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Americans are running into snarled deliveries and surprise bills after the Trump Administration ended the de minimis loophole in August, part of President Donald Trump’s April tariff push. UPS customers describe packages marooned in warehouses, disposal threats, and steep fees: an Alabama buyer’s Italian wine was refused and billed $13 for “abandoning,” a Depop seller faced a $769 charge on a $179 order, and others cite misapplied 200% Russian aluminum rates. Businesses brace for the holidays, while experts warn confusion hurts brands. Some shoppers, hit with hundreds in duties, say they’re pausing cross-border buys.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.