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Trump Threatens Russia with Sanctions, Calls for NATO Unity Against China

Former US President Donald Trump stated that if all NATO countries stop importing oil from Russia, he is prepared to impose significant sanctions on Russia, further urging NATO members to collectively impose increased tariffs on China to pressure Russia and end the war in Ukraine.

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US Eliminates Duty-Free Limit for Small Packages

The US has eliminated the duty-free limit for small packages shipped to the country, impacting international postal services and e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein; the move aims to curb illegal imports.

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Asian Postal Services Suspend US Shipments Due to New Tariffs

India, Thailand, South Korea, and New Zealand suspended some or all postal services to the US due to new tariffs eliminating the $800 duty-free threshold for small packages, starting August 29th, impacting international shipping.

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EU Proposes €2 Package Tax on Non-European Online Retailers

The European Commission proposes a €2 tax per package on goods from non-European online platforms like Temu and Shein to fund increased customs controls, addressing the influx of 4.6 billion cheap packages annually and the uneven burden on national customs agencies.

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Russia's Customs Service Clarifies Additional Duty Demands on Parallel-Imported Cars

The Russian Federal Customs Service denies mass mailings of additional duty demands for parallel-imported cars, but confirms 2,510 cases since 2022 resulting in 1.3 billion rubles in additional payments due to under-declared customs values, primarily affecting those using EAEU countries as intermedi...

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US Tariff Change Causes 80% Drop in International Postal Traffic

The elimination of a US tariff exemption for low-cost imports on August 29, 2025, caused an 81% drop in international postal traffic to the US, as reported by the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

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25 Countries Halt US Postal Deliveries Due to New Tariffs

On August 29th, 25 countries suspended US-bound postal deliveries due to new tariffs on packages exceeding \$100, following a July 30th US decree eliminating previous exemptions; the short implementation deadline and pre-payment requirement created operational challenges for postal services.

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Eurobarometer Survey Shows Surge in EU Economic Pessimism

A Eurobarometer survey reveals significantly increased dissatisfaction with the economic situation in the EU, particularly in Germany where 57% rate it "poor", up four percentage points from six months prior; this coincides with the Trump administration's trade policies.

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France Pushes EU for New Fees on Small Chinese Imports

France is urging the European Union to impose new handling fees on small packages from China, worth less than €150, to protect European markets from cheaper imports, particularly from fast fashion and e-commerce companies like Shein and Temu, aiming for implementation by 2026.

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