Recently, the United States Postal Service (USPS) stirred confusion among consumers as it first suspended and then resumed the acceptance of parcels from China and Hong Kong within a matter of hours. This chaotic turnaround resulted from President Trump's new tariffs, which eliminate the de minimis exemption that previously allowed small parcels valued under $800 to enter the U.S. without incurring import fees. ... In contrast, retail giants like Gap and H&M faced heavy import duty payments of $700 million and $205 million respectively in 2022, while companies like Shein and Temu, using the now-closed loophole, paid nothing. Regardless of the increasing costs, analysts predict a sustained demand for Chinese products, indicating that marketplaces like Shein and Temu will continue to thrive despite evolving challenges in cross-border e-commerce.