The U.S. Postal Corporation announced on Tuesday that it has temporarily stopped accepting luggage from China and Hong Kong.
USPS said that the suspension will be effective immediately. He said that letters and flat were not included in the suspension.
The postal service did not say the reason for the stop, or how much it would be expected.
At the beginning of Tuesday, Beijing announced that it will compete against President Trump’s new 10 %. Chinese customs duties It accompanies its own retaliation tariff. China said that it will start on Monday next week Implement 15 % tariffs About 10 % tariffs on coal and liquefied natural gas products and crude oil, agricultural machinery, and large engine cars imported from the United States
Mr. Trump’s increase in tariffs has eliminated tax exemption from low -value packages from China. Due to the “de minimis” exemption, products worth $ 800 or less can come to the United States without paying obligations or specific taxes.
However, it has faced scrutiny due to the rapid increase in shipping that claims to be exempted in recent years.
US officials pointed out the growth of the online retailer, which was established in China, as an important factor in this increase. The suspension on Tuesday may delay the entry between the two companies.
US authorities also state that the growth of cargo has made it difficult to screen products for security risks.
Mr. Trump says he will talk to China President Xi Jinping in the next few days.