US tariff policy slashes global parcels by 81%
A new U.S. tariff policy ending duty-free treatment for low-value parcels led to an 81% drop in global mail to the U.S., disrupting small e-shops and cross-border shoppers 🚚💥
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Trump Upends Global Postal Deals, Shoppers Brace for Higher Costs
President Trump’s decision to end ultra-cheap overseas shipping shakes up the global postal order, impacting online shoppers hunting for bargains.
25 Nations Pause Mail Shipments to the U.S. 🚚✋
25 countries paused mail to the U.S. over new customs rules ending the $800 de minimis exemption. Small businesses warn of higher costs, and consumers could see price hikes soon.
Trading Up: Chinese Mainland’s Foreign Trade Sees 3.5% Growth
The Chinese mainland’s foreign trade grew 3.5% YoY in early 2025, showing resilience amid global challenges and hinting at new market trends.
Global Postal Services Pause U.S. Shipments Over New Tariff Rules
Postal operators worldwide are suspending U.S.-bound low-value parcels as Washington ends the ‘de minimis’ tariff exemption, leaving businesses and online sellers scrambling for alternatives.
Chinese Beauty Brands Go Global: +12% Exports, 115% Growth 🌏💄
Chinese beauty brands from the Chinese mainland saw a 12% export rise H1 and 115% CAGR in SE Asia, led by Y.O.U, Dazzle Me & Skintific tapping Shopee & TikTok.
E-Commerce Boom: 8.5% Growth in H1 2025
The Chinese mainland’s e-commerce soared 8.5% in H1 2025, with online physical goods now making up 29.6% of total retail sales.
China’s H1 Surge: Foreign Firms & High-Tech Investment Up!
China’s H1 2025 sees an 11.7% rise in foreign firms and a high-tech surge, with e-commerce booming by 127.1%!
How BRICS Are Changing Youth Lives
Discover how BRICS reshape lives through dynamic e-commerce, tech collaboration, and tourism in a vibrant youth talk.
Record-Breaking 618 Festival: Trade-Ins & AI Fuel Sales Surge
China’s 618 festival crushes records with trade-ins and AI, sparking an e-commerce revolution and a new wave in instant retail.