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Trump Ends Duty-Free Shipments | US News
A federal trade court just sided with President Trump, upholding his move to eliminate the “de minimis” exemption that let packages under $800 enter the U.S. duty-free — a loophole he called a revenue drain and a gateway for fentanyl and counterfeit goods. The ruling confirms Trump had legal authority under IEEPA to act, rejecting claims from Detroit Axle that this was an overreach. While e-commerce giants feared higher costs for consumers, Trump’s team touts the move as boosting national security, protecting jobs, and generating billions in new tariff revenue for defense and tax relief. The…
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