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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

Why countries are suspending postal service to the US

Several countries are suspending postal service to the United States as the exemption on tariff duties for low-cost packages comes to an end following an executive order from Donald Trump.

Postal services for several European countries said they are putting a pause on shipping packages to the U.S. the “de minimis” exemption expires on Friday, August 29.

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