Washington, DC [US], February 5: The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a temporary suspension of international package acceptance from China and Hong Kong, which began on February 4. This suspension only affects inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong and does not impact the delivery of letters and flats from these regions. USPS made this announcement on their official website.
This move comes amidst ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. In a related development, US President Donald Trump recently imposed tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico, and Canada. However, he postponed the tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month as part of ongoing negotiations. On the other hand, China responded by announcing additional tariffs on various US goods, including coal, liquefied natural gas, and crude oil, starting February 10.
While tensions are high between the US and China, the situation has led to discussions on possible talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to avoid further escalation.