Hong Kong stops post -service to the USA after Trump's customs increases
Hong Kong stops post -service to the USA after Trump's customs increases
The Hong Kong Postdienst has decided to stop sending packages from the USA and the USA. This is the latest step in a tightening trade conflict between Washington and Beijing.
background of the decision
In a , which was published on Wednesday, explained the Hong Kong government Measure in response to the decision of US President Donald Trump should be understood to highlight the so-called de-minimis exception for Hong Kong programs to the USA. This exception was for international programs worth $ 800 or less that came to the USA.
criticism of the USA
"The USA act unarmed, harass and considerably," said the government in its message. "The public in Hong Kong should be prepared to pay exorbitant and inappropriate fees due to the outrageous and harassed acts of the United States."
changes in the shipping process
The Hong Kong Post, Hong Kong Post, will set the transport of packages sent by ship with immediate effect, while sending air freight packages will no longer be possible from April 27th. Documents such as letters are not affected by this regulation.
consequences for companies and consumers
Due to this decision,In Hong Kong, companies and private individuals must use private courier services such as Fedex and DHL to send packages. This will also increase the costs for consumers, since the US tariffs already cause an increase in total expenditure.
Trump's tax increase
recently signed a presidential decree that increased the tariffs to goods worth $ 800 or less from China, including Hong Kong. He justified this with the claim that retailers would handle this rule to avoid import taxes and customs controls.
Influence on Hong Kong's trade status
The exception was originally supposed to expire in May, and the goods in question would have been occupied with 30 % tariffs. However, the last decree of Trump ran the customs sets to $ 120 % (with costs of $ 100 per post from May 2, which will increase to $ 200 by June 1). Hong Kong has long been considered a free and open international trade port that raises minimal import taxes and no sales tax. By 2020, the city had a special trade status with the United States, which allowed goods to be lost from Hong Kong lower tariffs and a separate customs process as those from the Chinese mainland.withdrawal of trade status
During his first term in 2020,Trump revoked the special trade status by expressing concerns about the deterioration in the freedom and autonomy of the city, while Beijing took measures against protests and enforced a far -reaching National Security Act in the financial center.
This article has been updated with further information and context.
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