Chinese e-commerce exports plummet in face of tariffs, despite rise in sales to EU

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Arlington, VA--

EMTC CEO, Marianne Rowden, was interviewed by Annik Sobing host of Simply Trade Weekly Roundup about the May 2nd deadline set by President Trump to end the duty-free importation of low-value shipments under de minimis (19 U.S.C. Sec. 321) for shipments from China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Listen to "The End of De Minimis: What does it mean for E-Commerce?" as a podcast or watch on YouTube.

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Taiwan won't take reciprocal tariffs against US, will remove trade barriers

US, Vietnamese businesses ask Trump to delay 46% tariffs on Vietnam

If Act 1 of  "Tariffs"  played out on April 2, the next act is now starting 

Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits – The White House

CHAPTER 99 SECONDARY CLASSIFICATION REQUIRED
With the implementation of the above Executive Order, effective April 5, 2025, filers must report at least one Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) Chapter 99 secondary classification related to the reciprocal tariffs.

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Closes De Minimis Exemptions to Combat China’s Role in America’s Synthetic Opioid Crisis – The White House

CSMS # 64624801 - GUIDANCE: Import Duties on Certain Automobiles

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the 25 percent duty on imports of passenger vehicles and light trucks from all countries effective 12:01 Eastern Daylight Time on April 3, 2025.  Please contact EMTC if  you need a copy of the CSMS message.  It is too detailed to post here  info@emtc.org 

Trump signs order ending duty-free treatment for cheap shipments from China | Reuters

De minimis for China and Hong Kong ends May 1.  Goods not sent by post are subject to duties.  Goods via post are 30% or $25 per item; $50 per item starting June 1