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Postal Traffic Plummets 81% After Trump’s New Order

9/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Postal traffic to the U.S. fell over 80% after the Trump administration ended the "de minimis" exemption on August 29, 2025.
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) noted that postal traffic "came to a near halt."
Data indicates an 81% drop in traffic on August 29 compared to the prior week.
The UPU is working on a solution to restore mail flow to the U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order on July 30, 2025, targeting counterfeit goods and fentanyl.

History

Historical Context

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) faced significant challenges in 2011 when the U.S. Postal Service reported a $5.1 billion loss, prompting reforms. In 2025, an executive order aimed at counterfeit goods led to an 81% drop in postal traffic after the "de minimis" exemption ended. These events underscore the ongoing tensions in global trade and the impact of regulatory changes on international mail flow.

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Story summary

Postal traffic to the U.S. fell over 80% after the Trump administration ended the "de minimis" exemption on August 29, 2025.
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) noted that postal traffic "came to a near halt."
Data indicates an 81% drop in traffic on August 29 compared to the prior week.
The UPU is working on a solution to restore mail flow to the U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order on July 30, 2025, targeting counterfeit goods and fentanyl.

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