Imagine ordering your favorite K-pop merch or that must-have gadget, only to see your parcel stuck in transit. 😱
On August 29, the U.S. government ended duty-free entry for parcels valued at $800 or less. The result? The Universal Postal Union reported an 81% plunge in postal traffic to the U.S. 🌎📦
Mail operators from 88 countries and regions have paused all or part of their services to the U.S., hitting small and micro e-commerce businesses the hardest. Many shops rely on affordable shipping to reach global fans. 🌐💼
UPU Director General Masahiko Metoki said they’re racing to develop new technical solutions to get mail moving again. Innovations in tracking, customs clearance, and payment systems are on the horizon. 💡📬
With Australia, the UK, France and Germany among those halting parcel acceptance, global trade is feeling the ripple effects. For young entrepreneurs and shoppers, adapting to changing rules is now part of the game. 🎯✨
Stay tuned to see how the postal world reinvents itself — and how you can keep your online orders flowing smoothly! 🚀
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Trump's new tariff policy sparks 81% plunge in global parcels to U.S.
cgtn.com
