Trump tariffs on small parcels to hit China’s cross-border e-commerce

Trump tariffs on small parcels to hit China’s cross-border e-commerce

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on cryptocurrencies, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, U.S., January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Donald Trump has sharply escalated trade tensions with China, announcing a steep increase in tariffs on small parcels valued under $800 just days after Beijing retaliated with its own 34% tariff hike. The move poses major challenges for China’s cross-border e-commerce exporters.

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