The U.S. Postal Service has announced it will resume accepting packages coming from Hong Kong and China after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese-imported goods.
The announcement came less than 12 hours after the suspension was originally imposed, according to NBC News.
“Effective February 5, 2025, the Postal Service will continue accepting all international inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong Posts,” USPS said in a statement Wednesday morning. “The USPS and Customs and Border Protection are working closely together to implement an efficient collection mechanism for the new China tariffs to ensure the least disruption to package delivery.”
The outlet further reported letters, and flat packages were not affected in the suspension, however, Trump had ended an exemption on Chinese goods worth less than $800.
Spokesperson Lin Jian of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Trump was “weaponizing” trade and economic issues.
“We call on the U.S. to stop politicizing and weaponizing trade and economic issues and stop groundlessly going after Chinese companies. China will also continue to take necessary measures to firmly defend the lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies.” Lin said.
When asked about Trump’s tariffs, Lin said China opposes the tariffs and noted there are “no winners” in trade and tariff wars and urged the Trump administration to “correct its wrongdoings.”
“China firmly deplores and opposes the move of the U.S. to levy a 10 percent additional tariff on Chinese imports under the pretext of the fentanyl issue. The measures China has taken are what’s needed for safeguarding our legitimate rights and interests.” Lin said. “Trade and tariff wars have no winners. Putting pressure on China or threatening China will lead nowhere. China urges the U.S. to correct its wrongdoings, address each other’s concerns through equal-footed consultation, and promote the steady, sound and sustainable development of China-U.S. relationship.”
