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E-Commerce
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 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
5 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
6 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
10 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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