When Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, it caused a temporary pause in package acceptance from China to the U.S. Learn more about the impact of these tariffs and how they affect your packages.
Reasons Behind the U.S. Non-Acceptance of Packages From China
After initially announcing that the U.S. would no longer be accepting packages from China and Hong Kong, shipments resumed on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. This pause was due to the implementation of a 10% tariff on goods from China and Hong Kong by Donald Trump. However, the Postal Service and Customs and Border Protection are now working together to facilitate a smooth collection process for these tariffs, minimizing any disruptions in package delivery.
Response from China Regarding the Package Suspension
Following the imposition of the 10% tariff by Trump, China retaliated by announcing tariffs on U.S. coal, crude oil, cars, and farm equipment starting February 10, 2025.
Understanding Tariffs and Their Impact
Tariffs are fees paid to countries for imported goods into the U.S., affecting trade relations between nations.
Mexico and Canada’s Stance on Tariffs
While Mexico faced a 25% tariff from Trump initially, it was later lifted as Mexico agreed to deploy soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border. Similarly, Canada implemented a $1.3 billion border plan and sent frontline personnel to the border, resulting in a pause on tariffs by Trump.
