As part of President Donald Trump’s roller-coaster trade war, the de minimis exemption no longer applies to packages arriving to the United States from China as of Friday, May 2. This provision previously allowed Chinese ecommerce giants like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress, as well as American companies like Amazon, to send goods valued at less than $800 to US customers duty-free.

This change affects countless small businesses and consumers who rely on affordable goods from international sellers. The de minimis exemption has long been a cornerstone of hassle-free shopping, enabling consumers to access a vast range of products at competitive prices. By imposing duties on these low-value shipments, many businesses are now faced with increased costs, which are ultimately passed down to consumers.

The removal of this exemption disproportionately affects families and individuals who depend on budget-friendly shopping options. During these economically challenging times, it's essential to maintain access to affordable goods to ensure fair and equitable commerce for all.

Reinstating the de minimis exemption for shipments from China and Hong Kong would revive free trade principles, and support small businesses, consumers, and retailers who rely on global commerce without the burden of extra fees.

Sign this petition to urge lawmakers to reconsider this policy change and restore the de minimis exemption for the benefit of all U.S. consumers and businesses.

Your support is highly appreciated to the cause of this issue.

And don't forget to tell Trump about the issue of the tariffs that causes the increase of taxes on international goods from other shopping sites like AliExpress, Shein, Temu, Alibaba and many more. Also including e-commerce stores like Shopify.