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Unexpected fees shock U.S. consumers as Trump ends $800 duty-free imports from China
This exemption had fueled the growth of cross-border e-commerce, particularly benefiting platforms selling low-cost items from China like Temu and Shein. Now, the sudden imposition of tariffs...
One TikTok user shared her frustration over a DHL notice demanding an extra $115.91 for package delivery, exclaiming, "I'm calling out all shopping girlies: We've been hit." Although the reversal of the de minimis rule was ostensibly aimed at curbing the flow of fentanyl and precursor chemicals into the United States, its consequences extend far beyond its intended purpose. While the full impact on online shopping habits and the broader e-commerce industry remains to be seen, one thing is clear: the era of effortless, ultra-cheap imports from China may be coming to an end.
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