Hongkong Post Suspends US Mail

Hong Kong — Hongkong Post has suspended goods mail services to the United States, effective immediately for sea mail and from April 27 for air mail, in response to what it calls 'bullying' US tariffs. The United States government eliminated the 'de minimis' exemption and increased tariffs on postal items containing goods from China — Hong Kong, effective May 2. Hong Kong — Hongkong Post stated it would not collect these tariffs on behalf of the United States and advised China — Hong Kong residents to expect 'exorbitant and unreasonable fees' for US-bound shipments. This move is part of ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, with China — Hong Kong being subjected to the same tariffs as mainland China. The United States had previously ended China — Hong Kong's special status under US law following China's imposition of a national security law in 2020. The decision by Hong Kong — Hongkong Post highlights the direct impact of these trade disputes on logistics and international commerce.