US Postal Traffic Plummets 80% Following End of Low-Value Parcel Exemption by Trump Administration

Impact of Tariff Exemption Elimination: The U.S. saw a more than 80% drop in postal traffic after the Trump administration ended the "de minimis exemption" for low-cost imports, leading to significant operational disruptions for global postal services.

Response from Postal Operators: The Universal Postal Union reported that 88 postal operators have suspended services to the U.S. due to the new customs duty collection requirements, which have created challenges for foreign postal operators and transportation carriers.