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Hongkong Post Halts US-Bound Goods Deliveries Over Tariff Dispute

The suspension, including surface and airmail services, comes in response to recent US tariff hikes eliminating duty-free exemptions.

Containers pile up at Kwai Chung Container terminal in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
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A truck carrying a Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping Co., Ltd., container moves along the Port of Los Angeles Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Overview

  • Hongkong Post has suspended the delivery of all US-bound goods, citing retaliatory action against US tariff policies.
  • The suspension immediately halts surface mail services, with airmail deliveries set to stop on April 27, 2025.
  • This action follows President Trump's executive order imposing a 120% tariff on small parcels under $800 and eliminating the de minimis duty-free exemption.
  • Postal items containing only documents are not affected by the suspension, according to Hongkong Post's statement.
  • The move highlights escalating trade tensions between the US and Hong Kong/China, marked by reciprocal tariff measures.