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Tariff Confusion Disrupts University Libraries' International Loans
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- Tariff changes under Trump administration disrupt resource sharing among university libraries and international book loans.
- Libraries face shipping challenges to the U.S. due to carrier refusals and tariff confusion, halting some borrowing.
- The American Library Association supports international interlibrary lending, crucial during COVID-19.
- Libraries label packages to show they are not selling goods amid tariffs, AI-content concerns, and censorship pressure.
