No more De minimis rule on imported goods. Why shipping to the US has been stopped by many shippers

Last year, whopping 1.3 billion e-commerce packages were shipped from around the world to the US under “de minimis” exemption. I.e., they were worth less than $800. That privilege ended on Aug 29. American small businesses & consumers alike are going to suffer.#MAGA pic.twitter.com/nAmxR3uV8m — S.L. Kanthan (@Kanthan2030) August 30, 2025 “The de minimis rule, …

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Expect to Pay More for Furniture, Everything Else Imported Too

by Mike Shedlock This article has specific furniture examples, but the idea translates to all imported goods. Expect to Pay More for Everything The Wall Street Journal reports Your Patio Furniture Set Is Going to Cost a Lot More This Summer Sunnydaze Decor sells affordable outdoor furniture, fire pits and flower pots on Amazon.com, much of …

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