Social media has beenfloodedwith complaints about these new costs.
Shipping providers have struggled to adapt to the new regulations.
Meanwhile, DHL has introduced additional charges on packages from China, contributing to consumer sticker shock.
In response to the backlash, President Trump issued a new executive order temporarily reinstating the de minimis exemption.
The policy shift has also impacted major e-commerce platforms specializing in direct-from-China shopping.
The change has disrupted e-commerce firms that built their business models around low-value, duty-free shipments to US shoppers.
As the situation continues to evolve, online shopping from China is undergoing a dramatic shift.
Consumers, shipping providers, and e-commerce platforms must now navigate an uncertain landscape.
