US postal traffic drops 80% as tariffs and end of de minimis exemption take effect
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The US postal traffic has dropped over 80% following the Trump administration's decision to end the de minimis exemption for low-value parcels, leading to operational disruptions and suspension of some postal services worldwide, as customs duties now require collection and remittance from carriers.
Topics:nation#de-minimis-exemption#international-trade#postal-traffic#trump-administration#us-tariffs#world
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