Trade Court Upholds Trump's Closure of 'De Minimis' Loophole The U. S. trade court has upheld President Trump's decision to eliminate the "de minimis" exemption, allowing goods valued under $800 to be imported tax free.
The ruling has sent shockwaves through the retail industry, sparking concerns about the impact on e commerce giants and consumers.
Critics of the exemption had argued that it unfairly targeted low income and minority American consumers by allowing e commerce companies like Shein and Temu to sidestep costly tariffs on goods manufactured in China.