Shipping Chaos Hits Consumers as New Tariff Policies Disrupt International Deliveries
American consumers are experiencing shipping chaos as new tariff policies eliminate exemptions for small international shipments. UPS customers report packages held for weeks, surprise bills, and confusing customs requirements disrupting online orders from abroad.
Tariff Changes Create Shipping Headaches
American consumers are facing unprecedented shipping challenges and surprise fees as recent tariff policy changes eliminate exemptions for small international shipments, according to reports. The elimination of the de minimis loophole in August, which previously exempted shipments under $800 from tariffs, has created confusion and delays for customers ordering from abroad, with UPS customers reporting particularly severe disruptions.