USPS Shuts Down Parcel Shipments from China and Hong Kong, Leaving Shoppers in Limbo! [Video]

The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced on Tuesday (Feb. 4) that it will temporarily stop accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong. The decision takes effect immediately and will remain in place “until further notice,” according to the USPS official website. However, letters will not be affected by the suspension.

USPS did not specify a reason for the sudden halt. However, the move follows recent trade measures introduced by former U.S. President Donald Trump. These include a broad set of tariffs on Chinese imports and the removal of the de minimis duty-free exemption for low-value packages.

Impact on Online Shopping

The suspension could have a major impact on American consumers, particularly those who frequently purchase items from Chinese sellers through online platforms like Amazon. A 2023 report from the U.S. Congressional Committee on China revealed that nearly half of all parcels entering the U.S. under the de minimis exemption came from China.

With the removal of this exemption, businesses …