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Court Upholds Trump’s Closure of the De Minimis Tax-Free Gap
business13 days ago

Court Upholds Trump’s Closure of the De Minimis Tax-Free Gap

A federal trade court upheld President Trump's elimination of the de minimis exemption, which allowed low-value goods to enter the U.S. duty-free. The court ruled that the IEEPA authorizes scrapping the exemption and that the action does not involve the purse or legislate, distinguishing it from other challenged measures. The decision could raise import tax revenue and affect shoppers who relied on the loophole, with Trump calling it a big win.

Shein posts quarterly loss as tariffs bite ahead of Hong Kong listing
business1 month ago

Shein posts quarterly loss as tariffs bite ahead of Hong Kong listing

Shein reported a $99 million Q1 2026 loss as the U.S. ended its de minimis duty exemption and the company booked a $328 million fair-value charge on convertible redeemable shares, signaling higher costs as it gears up for a Hong Kong IPO. U.S. revenue fell 14% to $2.04 billion, EU duties loom, and the firm warns prices may rise to offset costs while pursuing a multi-billion dollar valuation for the listing.

White House Extends De Minimis Suspension and Establishes Postal Duty Framework
politics6 months ago

White House Extends De Minimis Suspension and Establishes Postal Duty Framework

An updated executive order on February 20, 2026 extends the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for shipments to the United States, revising EO 14324 to require duties on international postal shipments at a rate tied to a temporary import surcharge proclaimed on February 20, 2026. CBP will collect these duties for postal shipments, while other shipments remain subject to applicable duties and taxes; the changes take effect February 24, 2026, with DHS implementing the new framework.

End of 'De Minimis' Tariff Exemption Sparks Global Retail Shift
business1 year ago

End of 'De Minimis' Tariff Exemption Sparks Global Retail Shift

The US has ended the 'de minimis' exemption, which allowed low-value parcels (up to $800) to be shipped into the country without tariffs, citing concerns over evasion of duties and illegal activities. This change, signed into effect by President Trump, aims to increase tariff revenue and restrict the flow of illegal goods, with a transition period allowing shippers to adjust.

End of US Tariff Exemptions Sparks Changes for Online Shoppers and Businesses
business1 year ago

End of US Tariff Exemptions Sparks Changes for Online Shoppers and Businesses

The US is ending its nearly century-old de minimis trade exemption, which allowed small-value imports to bypass tariffs and inspections, due to concerns over safety, unfair advantages to foreign companies, and trade deficits. Starting Friday, all US-bound shipments will be subject to duties and tariffs, leading to disruptions in international shipping and potential benefits for consumer safety and fair trade, but also causing delays and adjustments in global logistics.