On February 4, the United States Postal Service (USPS) confirmed it would stop accepting parcel shipments from China and Hong Kong until further notice. This suspension is specific to parcels, with letters and flat mail remaining unaffected. Notably, this decision follows the U.S. government imposing an additional 10% tariff on goods imported from China. China retaliated with its own set of tariffs, escalating the trade dispute between the two nations. With this change, USPS highlights the significant impact on Chinese e-commerce, as shipments from these regions accounted for approximately 67% of all U.S.-bound packages that benefited from the de minimis exemption between 2018 and 2021. In the 2024 fiscal year, over 1.36 billion de minimis shipments were recorded, indicating a staggering 600% increase in just ten years. Given the current landscape, the USPS's move underscores the complexities of international shipping and trade regulations, as authorities strengthen enforcement to address rising challenges in protecting U.S. trade laws and consumer interests.