DHL suspends sending to the United States of certain packages worth more than $ 800-Liberation

This is a consequence of the trade war launched by Donald Trump on April 2. The DHL parcel transport giant has announced « Suspend temporarily » From this Monday, April 21, the Shipments to the United States on Monday, April 21 of packages sent by companies intended for consumers whose value exceeds 800 dollars (703 euros), evoking significant customs delays. « From Monday and until further notice, we will temporarily suspend the collection and sending of corporate parcel to the United States when the value declared to customs exceeds $ 800 », said the company in a statement on Sunday.

President Donald Trump initiated a world tax war against the partners of the United States, in particular those presenting a trade surplus with the first economy of the globe. He thus lowered the minimum value on April 5 from which the packages sent to individuals must be subject to customs control, from 2,500 (2,171 euros) to 800 dollars. « This change caused a jumper of customs customs, which we treat 24 hours a day », writes dhl. Business shipments to business are not affected by the suspension, but can still « Being subject to delays ».

The Trump administration struck China particularly strong In its commercial offensive: in addition to colossal customs duties on its exports to the United States, Washington has ended the exemption from taxes for small packages from the Asian giant. This was perceived as a measure specially targeting brands selling online at low prices, such as Temu or Shein.