President Trump's tariff changes are necessary to protect American workers and stop the flow of deadly drugs into the country. The De Minimis exemption created a loophole that allowed shippers to evade tariffs and funnel fentanyl and other synthetic opioids into the U.S. These measures, therefore, will shield the American public from unsafe foreign products.
Trump's reckless decision to suspend duty-free De Minimis treatment not only drives up costs for American families and small businesses but throws global commerce and shipping into chaos. From Asia to Europe, postal services are already suspending operations with the U.S. in light of these changes, a trend that will only worsen, further slowing global trade.
Australia Post is undoubtedly disappointed with the decision it was forced to take, yet a temporary suspension will allow the company to reassess the evolving situation and make plans moving forward. Its partnership with Zonos will also help the postal operator find a solution at pace for its business customers, keeping the suspension's impact to an absolute minimum.
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