The Trump administration ended U.S. duty-free access for low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong on Friday, removing the “de minimis” exemptions availed of by Shein, Temu and other e-commerce firms as well as traffickers of fentanyl and other illicit goods.
Supporters say the change is important to stop cheap Chinese goods from entering the U.S. But the decision could drive up prices for goods Americans buy online.