European and Asian postal services have decided to halt shipments to the US due to the recent end of the de minimis tariff exemption. This means that packages valued under $800 will face tariffs, disrupting the usual flow of cheaper goods into the US market.

Key points include:

• Postage services are suspending shipments to avoid hefty tariffs.
• The de minimis rule change affects small packages, increasing costs for consumers.
• Major companies like DHL are joining the suspension to manage chaos at customs.
• Impacts on e-commerce and consumers are expected to spike as delays and costs rise.

Here's the full scoop.