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U.S. Reduces De Minimis Tariffs on Chinese Imports Following Trade Truce

New rates lower postal tariffs to 54% and commercial tariffs to 30%, offering temporary relief to e-commerce giants Shein and Temu.

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Overview

  • President Trump signed an executive order reducing de minimis postal tariffs on low-value Chinese imports from 120% to 54%, effective May 14, 2025.
  • Commercial shipments via carriers like UPS and FedEx now face a reduced tariff rate of 30%, down from 145%.
  • A planned flat fee increase for postal packages from $100 to $200, set for June 1, has been canceled under the new order.
  • The tariff adjustments follow a 90-day truce negotiated in Geneva to de-escalate recent U.S.-China trade tensions.
  • Preliminary consumer data indicates a shift in spending from Chinese e-commerce platforms to domestic retailers as new tariffs take effect.