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25 August 13:53

Most of Europe's postal services have stopped sending parcels to the US because of the uncertainty over new import tariffs announced by Donald Trump.

Călin Nicolescu

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The US President's announcement to abolish, as of August 29, a tax exemption that allowed small parcels under $800 to enter the US duty-free has prompted the suspension of most mail sent to the US by several postal services in Europe. The new rates are due to take effect at the end of August.

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The Guardian EU

Postal services in Europe suspend parcel shipments to US amid uncertainty over tariffs

independent.co.uk

Why countries are suspending postal service to the US

Mai multe state europene suspendă expedierile poștale către SUA după eliminarea scutirilor de taxe

Global mail carriers suspend U.S. deliveries amid confusion over new duties

Mai multe țări UE opresc serviciile poștale către SUA, după ce Trump a anulat scutirea de taxe pentru bunurile europene

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