关税突发！跨境汇款税生效！

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implementation of new tax measures on cross-border remittances in the U.S. starting January 1, 2026, and the postponement of increased tariffs on certain imported goods, highlighting the impact on immigrant communities and consumers [1][2][3]. Group 1: Cross-Border Remittance Tax - Starting January 1, 2026, remittance service providers in the U.S. will be required to collect a 1% tax on qualifying remittance transactions, applicable to cash or similar payment methods [2]. - The tax will not apply to transactions funded through U.S. bank accounts or debit/credit cards, primarily affecting those relying on cash for remittances [2]. - Analysts warn that this tax will disproportionately impact immigrant communities that depend on cross-border remittances [2]. Group 2: Tariff Adjustments on Imported Goods - The U.S. government has postponed plans to increase tariffs on soft furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom cabinets from 25% to 50% and on soft furniture from 25% to 30%, now set for January 1, 2027 [3]. - The decision to delay the tariff increase is attributed to rising prices, which could further burden consumers, homebuyers, and builders [3]. - Concurrently, the U.S. Department of Commerce has reduced proposed tariff rates on 13 Italian pasta exporters, with rates adjusted to as low as 2.26% for some companies [4][5].