The “weave rate,” a term commonly used for international purchases, has sparked significant controversy in Brazil, resulting in billions of dollars in losses. The United States has also adopted a similar approach by imposing 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods, and ending exemptions for Chinese imports.
United States plans to evaluate all goods imported from China.
President Donald Trump, who had previously imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, has now ordered the elimination of the exemption for imports up to $800. This exemption was commonly utilized by stores like Shein, AliExpress, and Temu to directly sell products to American consumers.
It remains uncertain whether Americans importing goods will be subject to the new tariff rate established by Trump or if they will be charged based on the previous rates, according to Bloomberg. The White House has not disclosed information regarding the expiration of the exemption, but both Chinese retailers and American consumers are expected to be affected.
Gender remittances in 2024 hit 1.4 billion packages, with low-income consumers being the primary purchasers of Chinese goods.
The United States is losing significant revenue due to the exemption of international shipments, and the high volume of packages going through customs is making it difficult for employees to intercept packages containing fentanyl.