Trump Ends De Minimis Exemption for Low-Value Imports and International Tax Loopholes

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Source: Axios
Trump Ends De Minimis Exemption for Low-Value Imports and International Tax Loopholes
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President Trump announced new tariffs on copper and Brazil, ending the de minimis exemption that allowed low-value packages to be shipped duty-free, which will likely increase costs for consumers and impact international trade. The move also includes a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, citing political reasons, and has caused a significant drop in copper prices.

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