U.S. Postal Traffic Drops 80% Amid Tariff and Exemption Changes
TL;DR
Postal traffic to the U.S. dropped over 80% after the Trump administration ended a tariff exemption for low-value parcels, causing operational disruptions and suspensions among international postal operators, as new customs duties requirements came into effect on August 29, 2025.
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