China’s export hubs stare at beginning of the end of ‘de minimis’
February 16, 2025
Guangzhou’s thriving e-commerce industry outputs low-cost goods with minimal tariffs or inspections, affecting global retail. President Trump halted duty-free, low-value parcels to curb illicit imports. Changes may lead to higher tariffs and fees, while countries like South Africa and Thailand have also imposed stricter import tariffs.
