The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a temporary suspension of inbound international package acceptance from China and Hong Kong Posts, effective immediately. The USPS stated that this measure will not affect the flow of letters and flats from these regions. This announcement comes amidst an ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other's goods.
If you're expecting a package from China or Hong Kong , it may not arrive on time.The United States Postal Service announced Tuesday that it will temporarily stop accepting shipments from those regions, effective immediately.'The Postal Service will temporarily suspend only international package acceptance of inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong Posts until further notice,' USPS said in a statement.
'RELATED STORY | Beijing restricts exports of key metals, which could affect American manufacturingThis announcement comes as President Donald Trump and China are locked in a battle over trade. Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports and Beijing struck back with a 15% tariff on imported coal and liquefied natural gas originating from the United States. China is also issuing a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery, automobiles with large displacement, and pickup trucks. The U.
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