Trump's closure of the de minimis tariff loophole sent postal traffic to the U.S. to a 'near-halt'
Ending the U.S. de minimis exemption caused an over-80% collapse in postal traffic to the United States and prompted many operators to suspend service.
Postal traffic into US plunges by more than 80% after Trump ends exemption
Postal traffic to the United States dropped over 80% after elimination of the de minimis tariff exemption, causing widespread postal suspensions and operational disruptions.