US Tariff Updates–Day 3–Postal Shipments w/ Chinese-made Goods | Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce Ep #54

Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce

This episode of the Decoding Cross-Border Ecommerce podcast covers the latest updates on tariffs for Chinese-made goods, particularly the impact on international postal shipments. Hosts Clint Reid, Founder and CEO of Zonos, and Aaron Bezzant, Zonos’ Head of Global Trade Strategy, break down the major changes, including halted shipments, new clearance requirements, and what businesses should expect moving forward.

Will USPS and Customs find a way to handle the sudden influx of duty-owed parcels? How are express carriers adapting? And what does this mean for de minimis shipments? Tune in for key insights on navigating these policy shifts.

Topics Covered:

• Why international postal shipments from China were briefly halted
• The challenge of collecting duties and taxes through USPS
• New clearance requirements for Chinese-made goods
• How express carriers are handling these changes
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Trade policies are shifting fast—stay informed and subscribe for updates!

• Live doc will be updated as changes come in: http://zonos.com/docs/guides/2025-US-tariff-changes?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=new-us-tariffs-2025
• Follow us on X for real-time updates: @Zonos https://x.com/zonos

Listen now to stay ahead of these changes and keep your business moving forward.

[00:00:00] Opening clip

[00:01:01] The latest U.S. tariff changes—what’s happening now

[00:01:42] Why are postal shipments from China facing new challenges?

[00:02:30] Breaking down the executive order and its rapid implementation

[00:03:45] Why the USPS isn’t equipped to handle these duties

[00:06:00] The problem with postal shipments and de minimis data

[00:08:50] USPS and Customs' plan to collect new China tariffs

[00:10:01] Update on Aaron’s shipments from China

[00:12:30] What this means for the future of cross-border trade

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