CNN 5 Things Trade perk expires, migrant children’s removal, flight scare & more
Aug 29, 2025
Online shoppers in the U.S. face new price hikes as duty-free allowances are eliminated. The Trump administration’s immigration policies come under scrutiny with plans to deport Guatemalan children. In health news, a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs raises concerns. Plus, a pilot's mid-flight diversion leads to a dramatic incident involving injuries. Tune in for insights into these pressing issues!
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De Minimis Exemption Ends
- The US de minimis duty-free exemption for goods under $800 expired, likely raising costs for many online imports.
- Sellers may pass tariffs to US shoppers and some postal services paused shipments over compliance uncertainty.
Planned Returns Of Guatemalan Children
- The Trump administration plans to send hundreds of Guatemalan children in US custody back to Guatemala.
- Reporters say more than 600 children without US parents could be returned even if they have other relatives here.
US Restricts Palestinian Delegation Visas
- The State Department moved to deny and revoke visas for Palestinian Authority and PLO members ahead of the UN General Assembly.
- The action aims to pressure the PA and PLO to reject terrorism and halt unilateral state recognition efforts.