US Postal Traffic Declines Sharply Due to Tariffs and Policy Changes
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Postal traffic into the US has dropped over 80% following the end of a tariff exemption for low-value imports by the Trump administration, leading to operational disruptions and suspension of some services by postal operators worldwide, as new customs duties collection measures are implemented.
Topics:nation#de-minimis-exemption#postal-traffic#trade-policy#universal-postal-union#us-tariffs#world
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