China’s Ministry of Transportation summoned executives from major shipping companies Tuesday amid growing concerns about disruptions to global trade routes caused by the Iran war.
European postal services are suspending shipments to the United States as President Donald Trump's tariff overhaul dismantles a long-standing import duty exemption. The disruption centers on the expiration of the "de minimis" exemption, which allowed packages under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. With the exemption set to expire next Friday, confusion over the new rules has already led postal carriers across Europe to pause U.S.-bound shipments.