An executive order was issued on August 26, 2025, which eliminated the de minimis exemption.
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Updated Aug 26
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What happened
An executive order was issued on August 26, 2025, which eliminated the de minimis exemption.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Tariffs were imposed on July 1, 2025, due to the scrapping of the de minimis tax exemption, affecting e-commerce companies Shein and Temu.Sub-event
- Trump ordered the removal of de minimis duty-free treatment, impacting e-commerce platforms eBay and Etsy, particularly for parcels from Hong Kong.Sub-event
- Carriers, including DHL and Etsy, paused shipments to the US following the suspension of the de minimis trade exemption.Sub-event
Executive order eliminates de minimis exemption affecting Etsy.1 source
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The entities involved
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Etsy
American e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- Motley FoolWhy Etsy Stock Sank by Over 8% on Monday An export loophole that benefited the company is about to be closed. This is the "de minimis" exemption, which had been a boon to customers making small purch