On July 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the de minimis exemption for commercial shipments globally, effective August 29, 2025. This order eliminates the tariff exemption for low-value imports valued at $800 or less from all trading partners, a provision that previously allowed these shipments to enter the United States duty-free. The suspension applies to packages from all countries and impacts online retailers such as Shein, Temu, eBay, and Etsy. The move closes a trade loophole that had been a key protection for overseas businesses and U.S. consumers purchasing low-cost goods internationally. The change is expected to increase costs for consumers and complicate logistics for ecommerce companies. This action accelerates the timeline of tariff legislation initially planned to take effect nearly two years later. The White House emphasized that the measure is part of broader efforts to address trade and tariff policies.