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European Postal Services Halt US Shipments Amid New Tariffs

8/25/2025

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European postal services, including La Poste and Deutsche Post, suspended US-bound parcel shipments due to new tariffs.
Effective August 29, a 15% duty on small packages will affect small European businesses.
Operators expressed concerns over the sudden regulatory changes and lack of preparation time.
PostEurop warned that all members may cease shipments to the US without a resolution.

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Story summary

European postal services, including La Poste and Deutsche Post, suspended US-bound parcel shipments due to new tariffs.
Effective August 29, a 15% duty on small packages will affect small European businesses.
Operators expressed concerns over the sudden regulatory changes and lack of preparation time.
PostEurop warned that all members may cease shipments to the US without a resolution.