The topic of tariffs has been one of the main discussions and issues debated so far in 2025. In April, Donald Trump signed an order extending the tariff truce with China for 90 days. Recall that the United States imposed tariffs of 145% on Chinese products. Now, the end of the de minimis exemption (low-value items) is wreaking havoc on American consumers, small businesses, and major airlines.
These measures have been softened or adapted to the needs of the country led by Trump
The situation is getting more complicated, as some buyers are already complaining about the prices they are paying. Some American buyers say they are receiving surprise charges from international shipping carriers. This is because the exemption from import duties (tariffs) for items under $800 is expiring as part of Donald Trump’s import policy. These measures have been softened or adapted to the needs of the country led by Trump. Ultimately, commercial interests respond to political and economic interests.
Donald Trump has made a request asking the EU to impose 100% tariffs on New Delhi and Beijing
At the time, both China and the United States agreed in Geneva that the White House would reduce tariffs on Chinese products from 145% to 30%, while China would do the same with tariffs on US goods, from 125% to 10%. The US Treasury Department urged the G7 countries to impose what it called “significant tariffs” on China and India for the purchase of Russian oil. This stems from Russia’s war in Ukraine; that is, Donald Trump has made a request asking the EU to impose 100% tariffs on New Delhi and Beijing to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, as reported by the Financial Times. Therefore, the fact that a package you ordered from Shein or Temu is hit with an exorbitant tariff stems from a global problem.
The reality on the streets is that the bills received by shoppers in the country seem like they’re from another planet
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court said it would quickly review a high-stakes legal challenge to President Trump’s tariffs and set a ruling by this fall. The reality on the streets is that the bills received by shoppers in the country seem like they’re from another planet. $1,400 for a computer part from Germany, $620 for an aluminum case from Sweden, and $1,041 for handbags from Spain are the figures coming in from users sharing their experiences.
DHL: “Is committed to supporting customers during the recent rate changes”
Shipping companies are constantly receiving complaints. A DHL representative said the company “is committed to supporting customers during the recent rate changes and ensuring their shipments are managed efficiently.” UPS, on the other hand, assures that it offers solutions to merchants designed to adapt to the new environment. The company did not address the customer billing situation.
Low-value items entering the United States have begun to be subject to import tariffs
Although, as we noted earlier, a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit declared many of Trump’s tariffs unconstitutional, they remain in place. Now, low-value items entering the United States have begun to be subject to import tariffs. That is, even small, personal orders now face tariffs imposed on U.S. trading partners. To put it another way, global problems and Donald Trump’s squabbles with major powers are now ringing the doorbells of American citizens.
The victims plan to file lawsuits, but have already been informed that a response could take several weeks. In response, one of those affected by the tariffs on his small business said, “This last quarter is probably going to sink us.”
