Marketplace All-in-One Postal services around the world hit pause on shipments to the U.S.
Aug 26, 2025
Several countries, including Japan and Australia, have halted postal shipments to the U.S. due to confusing new tariffs. A recent executive order has changed the rules for small package imports, leaving businesses anxious. Meanwhile, a staggering $36 billion deal between Boeing and Korean Air unfolds against this backdrop. The podcast also highlights the challenges posed by a steep import tax on Brazilian coffee, affecting American importers and raising concerns about future coffee consumption trends.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Duty-Free Exemption Ended
- The US ended the duty-free import exemption for small packages under $800 via executive order.
- That change created immediate confusion and prompted some countries to pause postal deliveries to the US.
Small Business Halts US Shipments
- Jess Van Den suspended US shipping for six months because postal tariff rules were unclear.
- She said 30–40% of her jewellery sales came from the US and stopping shipments shut that part of her business overnight.
Postal Systems Unprepared For New Rules
- Australia Post couldn't comply because it lacked systems to collect and remit tariffs on behalf of US Customs.
- Sellers reliant on US customers faced sudden business disruption with large revenue losses.