Mexico has hit pause on all postal shipments to the U.S. 🇺🇸, joining a growing list of nations protesting Washington’s new tariff rules for international packages. The policy, which applies fees regardless of package value, is causing chaos for everything from birthday gifts 🎁 to small-business exports 📦.
Imagine your favorite online thrift haul or handmade crafts from Mexico City stuck in limbo—this is the reality for thousands. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports the move is disrupting cross-border connections, with entrepreneurs and families scrambling for alternatives like pricier private couriers 💸.
Why the drama? The U.S. tariff policy, dubbed a 'tax on globalization' by critics, has sparked a global pushback 🌍. Mexico’s suspension adds fuel to ongoing trade tensions, leaving many wondering: Will this become a real-life ‘Squid Game’ for small businesses relying on cross-border sales? 🤔
For now, the postal freeze highlights how trade policies aren’t just about big economies—they’re throwing a wrench into everyday lives and side hustles worldwide. Stay tuned as this story develops! 🔥
