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Royal Mail and DHL are temporarily halting some US deliveries due to new import tax rules. President Trump ended a duty-free exemption for low-value parcels, causing confusion. Packages over $100 will now face tariffs, forcing postal services to adapt their systems. While letters and cards remain unaffected, businesses face shipping delays as companies work to comply with the new regulations, which aim to combat deceptive shipping practices and illegal imports. The changes impact numerous countries including China, Canada, and Mexico.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.