President Donald Trump on Friday reversed his decision to eliminate the “de minimis” loophole that allowed packages from China valued at under $800 to be processed without customs duties or tariffs—a component of the 10% tariff on Chinese imports that took effect Tuesday.

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 <div class="key-facts-element"> <p><em>This is a developing story and will be updated. </em></p>  </div>


The exemption facilitated explosive growth among Chinese discount retailers Temu and Shein.{ai:summary}<p>President Trump has reversed his decision to eliminate the "de minimis" loophole, which permits packages from China valued under $800 to bypass customs duties. This change comes amid the implementation of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports. </p><p>The situation is evolving, and further updates are expected. #politics</p>

Trump Reinstates ‘De Minimis’ Exemption For Small-Value Shipments

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