Core Points - The U.S. has significantly reduced tariffs on small packages from China, dropping from 120% to 30%, which is expected to ease trade tensions between the two countries and provide relief for Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein [1][9] - Following recent high-level trade talks, both nations agreed to lower tariffs by 115% within 90 days, marking a potential thaw in the ongoing trade standoff [1][9] - The number of small packages entering the U.S. has surged from approximately 140 million a decade ago to over 1 billion last year, with the value of Chinese exports to the U.S. projected to rise from $5.3 billion in 2018 to $66 billion in 2023 [4][9] Tariff Changes - The new tariff structure includes a 54% tax on small packages, while maintaining a $100 de minimis threshold for duty-free items, and reversing plans to increase this threshold to $200 [1][4] - Despite the reduction, experts indicate that a 54% tariff remains high, causing delays in package deliveries and impacting consumer purchasing behavior [1][4] Consumer Impact - U.S. consumers have increasingly turned to Temu and Shein for affordable products, but recent price hikes on these platforms, including a 377% increase on kitchen paper towels, have made these goods less accessible [5][6][9] - Approximately 48% of small packages are sent to the poorest regions in the U.S., indicating a reliance on affordable imports among lower-income consumers [8] Political Context - The trade war initiated by the Trump administration has disrupted decades of international trade norms, leading to concerns about a potential recession in the U.S. economy [9] - Young Americans, who have become accustomed to affordable fast fashion and online shopping, are expressing frustration over the impact of tariffs on their purchasing power [9][10]
美国对华小包裹关税被曝再次降低:125%至54%,再至30%
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-14 14:16