Countries halt postal services to U.S. ahead of imminent levies on small items

各国在美国即将对小型物品征收关税前暂停向其提供邮政服务

The Beijing Hour

2025-08-25

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Postal services worldwide are suspending deliveries to the U.S., as Washington prepares to scrap duty-free treatment on low-value parcels (01:11). The Chinese foreign minister has called on China and South Korea to keep their ties on the right track and achieve steady and sustained growth (31:45). Chinese customs authorities say the country remains one of the top three trading partners for 157 countries and regions worldwide (36:34).
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  • On today's program, many postal services worldwide.

  • are suspending deliveries to the U.S. as Washington prepares to scrap duty-free treatment on low-value parcels.

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  • Postal operators worldwide are suspending parcel deliveries to the United States as Washington prepares to end duty-free treatment for low-value imports later this week.

  • The U.S. administration's announced it'll abolish what's known as the de minimis exemption,

  • which currently allows international shipments under $800 to enter the country with minimal paperwork and no duties.

  • The policy change, set to take effect on Friday,