Tariffs Hit International Etsy Sellers Hard

Handmade & Beyond Podcast · Aug 26, 2025 · 5m

I'm sharing some tough news about how new tariffs are hitting small businesses and Etsy sellers harder than ever. I'll walk you through what's changing, why international shipping is suddenly a nightmare, and what options you actually have to keep selling.

Here's the breakdown:

• Why tariffs are crushing small businesses and Etsy sellers

• What changed with the "de minimis" rule and why shipments under $800 are no longer exempt

• Which countries have stopped shipping to the U.S. and why

• Why Etsy disabled shipping labels and how DDP (Deliver Duty Paid) works

• The alternatives like DHL and…