Australia Post halts parcels to the US after 'significant' tariff shake-up

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The postal service said it was ‘disappointed’ it had to take such drastic action in response to President Trump's major changes to customs and import tariff rules. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.

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00:00Australia Post has paused parcel deliveries to the United States and Puerto Rico in response to sweeping changes to U.S. import rules.

00:09From today, August 26, 2025, business customers will no longer be able to send goods through the postal network,

00:16though letters, documents and gifts under $154 remain unaffected.

00:21The move follows the U.S. government's suspension of the de minimis exemption, which had allowed packages valued under $800 to enter duty-free.

00:31Under Trump's new tariff shake-up, that's no longer the case.

00:36Other international postal services have taken similar moves.

00:39Japan and Switzerland have both paused shipments to the U.S. and other international postal services are reviewing their options.

00:46Australia Post said it was working with U.S. customs and logistics provider Zonos to develop a solution and resume services as soon as possible.

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