The Trump administration has ended the exemption for items under $800, making most low-cost imports subject to tariffs. The sudden change has left international delivery services and businesses scrambling, leading to confusion and paused shipments that may affect consumers in the coming weeks.

The long-standing de minimis exemption, which allowed packages under $800 to enter the U.S. without tariffs, has officially ended. As postal services worldwide react by suspending or altering shipments to American addresses, retailers and shoppers alike are bracing for new costs and logistical uncertainties.

A Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship was attacked in the Red Sea, leading the crew to abandon the vessel, according to the UK military. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the vital maritime region.