14 h. ago Why the end of the de minimus tariff exemption is causing shipping chaos worldwide

Planet Money looks at what the de minimis tariff exemption is, who wins and loses with the end of this policy and why ending it has resulting in shipping chaos worldwide.

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14 h. ago Etsy sellers are being hit hard by tariffs and the end of the de minimis rule

For years, the U.S. was essentially "an extension of our domestic market," says an Etsy seller in Canada. But now the rules and costs are far more imposing.

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4 d. ago Korean skincare industry expected to be hit hard by end of 'de minimus' exemption

On Friday, the "de minimis" exemption ended -- meaning that imports worth $800 or less won't be able to enter the country tax-free. One of the industries bracing for the impacts is Korean skincare.

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6 d. ago Caitlin Clark's teammate sports two black eyes after collision with WNBA opponent

Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull took a hard hit, which left her with two black eyes. The all-out effort proved why she's “tough as nails," Fever coach Stephanie White said.

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7 d. ago End of de minimis shipping could be biggest Trump tariff of all for many U.S. businesses

End of de minimis shipping could be biggest Trump tariff of all for many U.S. businesses  CNBC

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7 d. ago De Minimis Tariff Exemption Has Ended. How Will It Affect Shoppers?

The end of the “de minimis” exemption — which allowed packages less than $800 to enter the U.S. tariff-free — is leading to confusion.

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7 d. ago As Trump tariffs hit companies, they are finding ways to minimize the impact

Businesses are scrambling for ways to minimize the impact of the Trump administration's global tariff policy. NPR's Planet Money team explores tricks and legal loopholes companies are using.

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7 d. ago A Tariff Loophole on Cheap Imports Has Closed. How Will It Affect Shoppers?

The end of the “de minimis” exemption — which allowed packages less than $800 to enter the U.S. tariff-free — is leading to confusion.

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7 d. ago De minimis: How US shoppers will be hit as the tariff exemption ends

De minimis: How US shoppers will be hit as the tariff exemption ends  BBC

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8 d. ago Six Restaurant Closures That Hit Seattle Hard in August 2025

Six Restaurant Closures That Hit Seattle Hard in August 2025  Eater Seattle

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8 d. ago What will the end of the 'de minimis' rule mean for U.S. consumers?

On Friday, the U.S. is ending its de minimis rule that made it easy for cheap goods to reach consumers. The change will affect roughly 4 million such packages processed each day.

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8 d. ago This rule made many online purchases dirt cheap for U.S. consumers. Now it's ending

On Friday, the U.S. is ending its de minimis rule that made it easy for cheap goods to reach consumers. The change will affect roughly 4 million such packages processed each day.

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1 week ago At Harvard, Trump administration cuts hit young scientists hard

At Harvard, Trump administration cuts hit young scientists hard  The Washington Post

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1 week ago European, Asian postal services halt shipments to US after end of de minimis tariff exemption

European, Asian postal services halt shipments to US after end of de minimis tariff exemption  Fox Business

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1 week ago European, Asian postal services to halt shipments to US after end of de minimis tariff exemption

European, Asian postal services to halt shipments to US after end of de minimis tariff exemption  Fox Business

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2 w. ago ICE fears and loss of work hit San Francisco’s day laborers hard

ICE fears and loss of work hit San Francisco’s day laborers hard  El Tecolote

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2 w. ago Senate signals readiness to hit Russia with hard sanctions if peace deal fails

While Republicans praised President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Senate Democrats largely panned the confab, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle signaled a desire to impose stiff sanctions against Moscow if peace talks faltered.

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2 w. ago Chargers' Quentin Johnston suffers concussion on hard hit from Rams defensive back

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston suffered a concussion on a hard hit from a Los Angeles Rams defensive back on Saturday.

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3 w. ago Oracle cuts cloud jobs with Seattle hit hard as AI spending soars

Oracle cuts cloud jobs with Seattle hit hard as AI spending soars  theregister.com

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3 w. ago Strangers pulled a woman from the pool after a water slide accident

Julie Moore and her family visited a hot springs resort years ago. When she went down the water slide, she flew off the side, and hit the water hard. Then she felt hands pulling her out of the water.

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