USPS reversed a previous plan to suspend parcels coming to the U.S. from China and Hong Kong. See how Trump changes could still affect online shopping

In a significant move that could affect millions of online shoppers, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced the immediate suspension of shipments for small-value goods coming from China and Hong Kong.

The U.S. Postal Service’s decision may block or delay parcels from retailers including Shein and Temu from entering the United States.

USPS said it would work with Customs and Border Protection to implement a collection process for new China tariffs to avoid delivery disruptions.

When President Trump pushed ahead with a 10% tariff on all Chinese merchandise, he also closed the century-old de minimis exemption, which allows packages worth under $800 to be shipped into the country duty-free.

U.S. President Donald Trump this week shut a trade loophole that has been used to ship low-value packages duty-free from China, the "de minimis" exemption on import tariffs. Trump's halt to Section 321 de minimis is part of his implementation of an additional 10% tariff on China and 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico,