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E-Commerce
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

eBay seller lists $10K shipping fee on $20 kitchen tool citing 'new tariffs on US imports'

An eBay listing showed a $20.99 item paired with a hidden $10,000 shipping charge due to import tariff and seller shipping restrictions, risking fast-clicking buyers.
fromAxios
2 months ago

How retailers are masking tariffs in new shipping and fee hikes

The big picture: Retailers are reshaping how prices show up, including raising shipping fees on items that face duties after the late-August end of the " de minimis" exemption on postal shipments to the U.S. worth less than $800. Vague charges like "processing" or "import fees" are appearing more often at checkout. Such shifting of tariff costs into the fine print makes it harder to compare prices.
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fromTasting Table
3 months ago

Shopping At Costco Online Vs In-Store: Which Saves You More Money? - Tasting Table

Ordering from Costco's website often costs more due to shipping fees, but online shopping can reduce impulse buys and sometimes avoid extra charges.
US news
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Chinese-built oil supertankers could pay up to $5.2M per US port visit: report

US government introduces hefty fees for Chinese-built supertankers to support local industry.
Vessels operated by Chinese firms could face fees as high as $5.2 million per port visit.
Fees are calculated based on a ship's cargo capacity, increasing penalties for larger vessels.
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