Tariffs

US Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Imports Has Ended

The transition constitutes a drastic change for international shippers, online retailers, and consumers.
US Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Imports Has Ended
U.S. Postal Service employees work during the start of the holiday mail rush inside the Los Angeles Mail Processing & Distribution Center in Los Angeles on Dec. 3, 2024. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Austin Alonzo
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On Aug. 29, the United States ended a trade policy that facilitated the shipment of low-value goods into the country for years.

Politicians on both sides of the aisle support the move, while the rapid transition constitutes a massive change of business for international shippers.

Austin Alonzo
Austin Alonzo
Reporter
Austin Alonzo covers U.S. political and national news for The Epoch Times. He has covered local, business and agricultural news in Kansas City, Missouri, since 2012. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri. You can reach Austin via email at [email protected]
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