US EditionUS End of Parcel Tax Relief Threatens eBay, Etsy Trade
- Americans shopping for secondhand, vintage, or handmade items on eBay and Etsy will face increased customs duties on international purchases starting August 29, 2025, which could negatively impact trade on these platforms.
- President Trump ordered the removal of duty-free treatment on parcels under $800 in response to claims that the exemption facilitates fentanyl smuggling and harms U.S. retailers.
- EBay CEO Jamie Iannone warned that eliminating de minimis could disrupt revenue, while Etsy's Jeffrey Zubricki stated that many American sellers depend on it for cross-border trade.
- The International Chamber of Commerce raised concerns about the added burden of customs checks and duties collection starting next month.
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eBay, Etsy warn Trump’s surprise move to end ‘de minimis’ duty-free rule hurts sellers
Americans shopping for secondhand, vintage or handmade items on platforms like eBay and Etsy face steep customs duties on international purchases next month, potentially hurting trade on those peer-to-peer sites.
·New York, United States
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The White House announced on Wednesday the publication of a decree by President Donald Trump cancelling the customs duty exemption for all small packages entering the United States as of August 29.
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left
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- 43% of the sources lean Left
43% Left
L 43%
C 29%
R 29%
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