USPS Cuts Off Service – No More Parcels!?

Blue USPS mailbox on a residential street corner.

(GoRealNewsNow.com) – The United States Postal Service (USPS) has cut off incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong, dealing a major blow to Chinese e-commerce giants and closing a longstanding loophole that allowed cheap goods to flood American markets.

This decisive action and the new tariffs mark a significant victory for President Trump’s America First trade policies and protect American businesses from unfair competition.

The USPS suspension, effective immediately, targets international packages from mainland China and Hong Kong.

This move coincides with the Trump administration’s implementation of a 10% tariff on Chinese goods and the closure of the de minimis rule, which previously permitted tax-free shipments under $800.

Moreover, President Trump has long criticized China’s trade practices, accusing the communist regime of taking advantage of American workers and businesses.

By closing the de minimis loophole, the administration aims to level the playing field and support domestic manufacturers.

The suspension is expected to significantly impact Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu, which have relied heavily on the USPS for direct-to-consumer shipping from China.

These companies have exploited the de minimis rule to offer low prices and rapid delivery to American consumers, often undercutting U.S.-based retailers.

CEO of e-commerce data firm Marketplace Pulse, Juozas Kaziukenas, said:

“For companies like Temu and Shein this is obviously a very big deal because de minimis was one of the levers they used to be able to offer these low prices as well as ensure speed of products entering the country once they were shipped.”

The suspension is part of a broader effort to address the nation’s critical issues, including the drug crisis and the need to collect more tariff revenues.

President Trump has justified the tariff increase as a measure to combat the entry of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into the United States.

While some critics argue that the suspension could increase consumer costs, supporters of the move emphasize the long-term benefits for American businesses and workers.

“Compared to Temu, Shein relies more heavily on USPS for direct-to-consumer shipping from China, and without this channel, it will have to rely more on private carriers,” Jacob Cooke, CEO of e-commerce marketing agency WPIC Marketing + Technologies said.

As expected, the Chinese government has expressed opposition to these measures and plans to take retaliatory actions.

China has announced its own tariffs on some U.S. imports, including a 15% levy on coal and LNG and a 10% tariff on crude oil and other products.

However, President Trump remains resolute in his stance, stating that he is in “no rush” to talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

This bold move by the Trump administration sends a clear message that the United States will no longer tolerate unfair trade practices and prioritize protecting American interests.

The duration of this suspension remains unclear. Yet, what is certain is the shift in the U.S.-China economic relationship.

With rising tensions, American consumers and businesses must adapt swiftly to this new tariff-laden trade landscape.

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