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US Suspends Duty-Free Treatment for Imported Parcels, Triggering Global Backlash
The US ended the duty-free treatment for imported parcels valued at $800 or less, prompting over 20 countries to halt parcel shipments to the US, causing significant economic disruption and international backlash.
US Suspends Duty-Free Treatment for Imported Parcels, Triggering Global Backlash
The US ended the duty-free treatment for imported parcels valued at $800 or less, prompting over 20 countries to halt parcel shipments to the US, causing significant economic disruption and international backlash.
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56% Bias Score
France Imposes €2 Tax on Cheap Imports to Curb Fast Fashion
France will impose a €2 tax on packages under €150 arriving from countries like China, starting January 2026, aiming to protect domestic businesses from fast fashion competition and generate €1.6 billion in revenue.
France Imposes €2 Tax on Cheap Imports to Curb Fast Fashion
France will impose a €2 tax on packages under €150 arriving from countries like China, starting January 2026, aiming to protect domestic businesses from fast fashion competition and generate €1.6 billion in revenue.
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52% Bias Score
End of De Minimis Tax Loophole Raises Prices for Online Shoppers
The elimination of the de minimis tax loophole on July 30th, 2024, means that low-value imported goods are now subject to tariffs, resulting in higher prices and potential delivery delays for U.S. consumers.
End of De Minimis Tax Loophole Raises Prices for Online Shoppers
The elimination of the de minimis tax loophole on July 30th, 2024, means that low-value imported goods are now subject to tariffs, resulting in higher prices and potential delivery delays for U.S. consumers.
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24% Bias Score
US Ends Duty-Free Imports for Low-Value Packages
The US ended duty-free status for international packages under \$800, citing a surge in illegal goods; a six-month grace period allows for per-package fees before standard tariffs apply, impacting postal services and e-commerce.
US Ends Duty-Free Imports for Low-Value Packages
The US ended duty-free status for international packages under \$800, citing a surge in illegal goods; a six-month grace period allows for per-package fees before standard tariffs apply, impacting postal services and e-commerce.
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Ends De Minimis Import Exemption, Targeting Tariff Evasion and Illicit Goods
The Trump administration ended a de minimis exemption for low-value imports into the U.S., ending tax-free shipping of parcels valued at $800 or less, effective Friday, July 6, 2024, aiming to increase tariff revenues by $10 billion annually and curb illegal imports.
U.S. Ends De Minimis Import Exemption, Targeting Tariff Evasion and Illicit Goods
The Trump administration ended a de minimis exemption for low-value imports into the U.S., ending tax-free shipping of parcels valued at $800 or less, effective Friday, July 6, 2024, aiming to increase tariff revenues by $10 billion annually and curb illegal imports.
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60% Bias Score
SSENSE Bankruptcy Filing Amid US Tariff Pressure
Canadian luxury retailer SSENSE plans to file for bankruptcy protection, citing pressure from US tariffs on low-value parcels, the elimination of a duty-free shipping exemption, and lender actions.
SSENSE Bankruptcy Filing Amid US Tariff Pressure
Canadian luxury retailer SSENSE plans to file for bankruptcy protection, citing pressure from US tariffs on low-value parcels, the elimination of a duty-free shipping exemption, and lender actions.
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16% Bias Score
Surge in Chinese Small-Parcel Imports to UK Prompts Duty Review
The value of small parcels imported from China to the UK has more than doubled to £3 billion (€3.5 billion) in 2023-2024, prompting a UK government review of low-value import rules due to concerns about unfair competition and unsafe products.
Surge in Chinese Small-Parcel Imports to UK Prompts Duty Review
The value of small parcels imported from China to the UK has more than doubled to £3 billion (€3.5 billion) in 2023-2024, prompting a UK government review of low-value import rules due to concerns about unfair competition and unsafe products.
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24% Bias Score
China's E-Commerce Boosts SCO Trade Collaboration
The China-SCO Institute of Economy and Trade in Qingdao is training young people from SCO member states in e-commerce, significantly impacting cross-border trade and economic collaboration within the region, with over $3.2 trillion in online retail market scale in 2024.
China's E-Commerce Boosts SCO Trade Collaboration
The China-SCO Institute of Economy and Trade in Qingdao is training young people from SCO member states in e-commerce, significantly impacting cross-border trade and economic collaboration within the region, with over $3.2 trillion in online retail market scale in 2024.
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36% Bias Score
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.
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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32% Bias Score
US Ends Duty-Free Imports: Tariffs Rise on Cheap Goods
The United States ended its de minimis rule, eliminating the duty-free import of low-value packages, resulting in increased tariffs for goods from many countries. This change has already led to some delivery service suspensions and anticipates impacting US consumers and businesses.
US Ends Duty-Free Imports: Tariffs Rise on Cheap Goods
The United States ended its de minimis rule, eliminating the duty-free import of low-value packages, resulting in increased tariffs for goods from many countries. This change has already led to some delivery service suspensions and anticipates impacting US consumers and businesses.
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40% Bias Score
US Ends Tariff Loophole on Small Packages, Impacting Global E-commerce
The US suspended tariff exemptions for small packages (\$800 or less), impacting over 1 billion packages annually, starting August 29th with a temporary flat rate and transitioning to a 10-40% tariff, prompting shipping suspensions and raising concerns for global e-commerce.
US Ends Tariff Loophole on Small Packages, Impacting Global E-commerce
The US suspended tariff exemptions for small packages (\$800 or less), impacting over 1 billion packages annually, starting August 29th with a temporary flat rate and transitioning to a 10-40% tariff, prompting shipping suspensions and raising concerns for global e-commerce.
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36% Bias Score
US Eliminates Duty-Free Imports Under \$800, Impacts Global E-Commerce
The US ended duty-free imports for goods under \$800 from all countries on August 25th, aiming to curb drug smuggling, following a similar ban on Chinese goods in May that reduced daily shipments from four million to one million and generated \$492 million in tariffs.
US Eliminates Duty-Free Imports Under \$800, Impacts Global E-Commerce
The US ended duty-free imports for goods under \$800 from all countries on August 25th, aiming to curb drug smuggling, following a similar ban on Chinese goods in May that reduced daily shipments from four million to one million and generated \$492 million in tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
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