Hold onto your online shopping carts, folks! Postal services from India to Italy are hitting pause on parcel deliveries to the U.S. as new tariff rules kick in this month. 🚫📦 The move comes after Washington announced it’s ending duty-free treatment for international shipments under $800 starting August 29 – a policy shift shaking up global e-commerce like a TikTok trend gone viral.
India’s postal service announced it’ll suspend U.S.-bound parcels (except letters and small gifts) starting August 25, while the Republic of Korea’s postal network said it can’t handle new declaration requirements. Want to send that K-beauty haul to your BFF in California? You’ll need pricier private couriers now. 💸
Italy joined the wave too, freezing parcel services while keeping regular mail alive. Experts say this could mean longer waits and higher costs for everything from handmade crafts on Etsy to that limited-edition anime merch you’ve been eyeing. 🎌✨
For young entrepreneurs and side-hustle kings/queens, this could be a game-changer. As one Seoul-based small business owner told us: 'It’s like the rules changed mid-game – we’re scrambling to adapt.' 🎮💼 Stay tuned as we track how this global shipping shakeup impacts your doorstep deliveries and favorite online markets!
