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[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 33 points 1 day ago

We have the same in Denmark, something about new regulations in USA that is implemented with such short notice that the parcel companies can't keep up.

Just stop doing business with USA if you can.

[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 9 points 23 hours ago

Due to the new customs regulations under the Executive Order "Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for all Countries," which will take effect on August 29, 2025, there will be temporary restrictions on postal goods shipping to the U.S.

https://group.dhl.com/en/media-relations/press-releases/2025/new-us-customs-regulations-temporary-restrictions-on-postal-goods-shipping-to-the-us-for-private-and-business-customers.html

[–] dude -3 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

I don’t get the hype; the American companies (FedEx/UPS) will just keep the profits from now on instead

[–] GeriatricGambino@lemmy.world 12 points 23 hours ago

And with less competition maybe they will feel free to increase prices and/or give a shittier quality of service ?

[–] jjpamsterdam@feddit.org 3 points 23 hours ago

Won't they have the same issues though? It's inherently difficult for large organisations (such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, ...) to change processes to comply with regulations at very short notice. With de minimis exceptions stopped, that should affect all parcels coming into the United States no matter which company carries it.