Trump triples tariffs on low value packages from China and Hong Kong

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April 9, 2025, 2:20 PM

• •Trump has raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 90%, making it even more expensive to shop online from Chinese retailers.
• •The new tariffs will take effect on May 2nd.
• •It's not entirely clear how companies will collect the tariffs on low value packages, but experts warn that there will be delays and backlogs.

Trump is making it even more expensive for US consumers to shop online from Chinese retailers. The increase essentially triples what shoppers would have paid previously. The new taxes take effect May 2nd.

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