NZ post halts U.S. deliveries over tariff uncertainty

New Zealand Post halts most deliveries to the US ahead of new tariffs, accepting only critical letters and documents until rules are clearer.

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00:00New Zealand Post is halting most deliveries to the United States

00:04due to uncertainty over new American tariffs.

00:07The Postal Service says suspension of deliveries started August 21

00:12ahead of Washington's 15% tariff on packages that takes effect on the 29th.

00:19It announced that only essential letters and documents,

00:23such as passports and legal papers, will continue to reach the United States.

00:27Postal carriers in India, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria and Denmark have also paused services.

00:35After the Trump administration confirmed, tax exemptions on small packages would end on August 29.

00:42The US first announced tariffs in April,

00:45but most measures are only coming into force this month after delays and negotiations.

00:51New Zealand Post said it was working quickly to adjust its services,

00:55and aim to restore deliveries as soon as possible.