Trump has closed a tariff loophole for “de minimis” merchandise from China and Hong Kong

US President Donald Trump, by executive order on April 9, is closing the door on tariff exemptions on small packages from China and Hong Kong. The policy, which took effect on May 2, has ended the so-called “de minimis” privilege for direct-to-consumer goods arriving from the two Asian markets. Under the now-defunct loophole, goods valued […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/trump-closes-tariff-loophole-for-de-minimis/