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Hong Kong Halts US Parcel Shipments Amid Tariff Dispute

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-16T11:02:46.953475+05:30

- Hong Kong has announced the suspension of small parcel shipments to the US in response to new tariffs. - The US will impose a 120% tariff on parcels valued under $800 starting May 2nd, ending the 'de minimis' rule. - Hongkong Post will stop accepting non-airmail parcels to the US immediately and airmail parcels after April 27th. - The Hong Kong government criticized the US for 'unreasonable and bullying acts' and warned residents of high fees. - This move highlights the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, affecting Hong Kong's semi-autonomous status. Source: [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/china-tariffs-hong-kong-post-office-b2734102.html), [Mail Online](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14616547/Hong-Kong-Post-SUSPENDS-services-US-tariff-trade-war.html)

Hong Kong has announced the suspension of small parcel shipments to the US in response to new tariffs.
The US will impose a 120% tariff on parcels valued under $800 starting May 2nd, ending the 'de minimis' rule.
Hongkong Post will stop accepting non-airmail parcels to the US immediately and airmail parcels after April 27th.
The Hong Kong government criticized the US for 'unreasonable and bullying acts' and warned residents of high fees.
This move highlights the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, affecting Hong Kong's semi-autonomous status.

Source: The Independent, Mail Online