Usps temporarily suspends acceptance of packages from China and Hong Kong

The United States Post Service announced on Tuesday night that it is temporarily suspended accepting the packages sent from China and Hong Kong until further notice.

Usps said the suspension is effective. The messages and apartments are not included in the suspension.

The postal service did not provide a reason for comment or say how long it is expected to continue.

Earlier on Tuesday, Beijing announced that it will face 10 % of the new President Trump A tariff on Chinese goods With revenge definitions on its own. China said starting next Monday Implementing a 15 % tariff On coal and LNG products, along with a 10 % tariff on crude oil, agricultural machines, and cars with large engines imported from the United States

The increase in the tariff of Mr. Trump also canceled an exemption from the customs duties of the low -value beams coming from China. The minimum commodity is exempted by $ 800 or less to enter the United States without paying certain duties or taxes.

But she faced scrutiny due to an increase in shipments that claim exemption in recent years.

US officials have pointed out the growth of Chinese online retailers, Shin and Timo as a major factor behind this increase-and a stop on Tuesday may delay the parcels from both companies from entering the country.

US officials also said that growth in shipments makes it difficult to examine goods for security risks.

Mr. Trump says he is planning to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming days.