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New US Import Duty Rule Creates Chaos for Online Shoppers
The expiration of a $800 import duty exemption on August 29th has led to unexpected and significant tariff charges for US consumers purchasing goods from overseas, causing confusion and frustration among shoppers and shippers.
New US Import Duty Rule Creates Chaos for Online Shoppers
The expiration of a $800 import duty exemption on August 29th has led to unexpected and significant tariff charges for US consumers purchasing goods from overseas, causing confusion and frustration among shoppers and shippers.
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24% Bias Score
US Tariffs on Japanese Anime Merchandise Increase Prices
New tariffs on Japanese imports are causing price increases for anime merchandise in the US, impacting vendors and fans alike, with some reporting price hikes of up to 40 percent.
US Tariffs on Japanese Anime Merchandise Increase Prices
New tariffs on Japanese imports are causing price increases for anime merchandise in the US, impacting vendors and fans alike, with some reporting price hikes of up to 40 percent.
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28% 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
Trump Administration Imposes High Tariffs on Goods from Multiple Countries
The Trump administration imposed tariffs of up to 50% on goods from over 60 countries, including the EU, after months of negotiations; some countries secured lower rates, while others like India face tariffs that could severely impact their exports to the US.
Trump Administration Imposes High Tariffs on Goods from Multiple Countries
The Trump administration imposed tariffs of up to 50% on goods from over 60 countries, including the EU, after months of negotiations; some countries secured lower rates, while others like India face tariffs that could severely impact their exports to the US.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Reinstates Import Tariffs, Raising Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump reinstated import tariffs on goods from 14 countries, starting August 1st, 2025, with rates ranging from 25% to 30%, aiming to reduce the US trade deficit and boost domestic production, despite concerns about inflation and economic slowdown.
Trump Reinstates Import Tariffs, Raising Trade Tensions
President Donald Trump reinstated import tariffs on goods from 14 countries, starting August 1st, 2025, with rates ranging from 25% to 30%, aiming to reduce the US trade deficit and boost domestic production, despite concerns about inflation and economic slowdown.
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44% Bias Score
US Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Packages, Boosting Shein and Temu
The United States reduced tariffs on small packages from China to 54 percent from 120 percent, benefiting online retailers like Shein and Temu and US consumers; this follows a 90-day pause in higher tariffs between the US and China.
US Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Packages, Boosting Shein and Temu
The United States reduced tariffs on small packages from China to 54 percent from 120 percent, benefiting online retailers like Shein and Temu and US consumers; this follows a 90-day pause in higher tariffs between the US and China.
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36% 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
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
European Postal Services Halt US Shipments Amid New Import Duties
European postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, France, Austria, and the UK are suspending shipments to the U.S. due to new import duties on goods under $800, starting August 23rd, causing significant disruption to transatlantic trade.
European Postal Services Halt US Shipments Amid New Import Duties
European postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, France, Austria, and the UK are suspending shipments to the U.S. due to new import duties on goods under $800, starting August 23rd, causing significant disruption to transatlantic trade.
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36% Bias Score
US Imposes 39% Tariff on Swiss Goods
The US imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss goods, effective August 7, prompting Swiss government negotiations and concerns about its impact on key industries.
US Imposes 39% Tariff on Swiss Goods
The US imposed a 39% tariff on Swiss goods, effective August 7, prompting Swiss government negotiations and concerns about its impact on key industries.
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48% Bias Score
US Reduces Tariffs on Chinese Packages, Boosting Shein and Temu
The US reduced tariffs on small packages from China, lowering them from 120 percent to 54 percent, benefiting online retailers like Shein and Temu and potentially de-escalating trade tensions between the two countries.
US Reduces Tariffs on Chinese Packages, Boosting Shein and Temu
The US reduced tariffs on small packages from China, lowering them from 120 percent to 54 percent, benefiting online retailers like Shein and Temu and potentially de-escalating trade tensions between the two countries.
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36% Bias Score
US Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Imports, but Higher Prices Remain for Consumers
The US reduced tariffs on small packages from China, lowering rates from 120% to 54% for postal services and 145% to 30% for commercial carriers; however, the changes still leave many consumers facing higher prices and longer wait times for goods from e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu, wit...
US Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Imports, but Higher Prices Remain for Consumers
The US reduced tariffs on small packages from China, lowering rates from 120% to 54% for postal services and 145% to 30% for commercial carriers; however, the changes still leave many consumers facing higher prices and longer wait times for goods from e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu, wit...
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40% Bias Score
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