📦Trump ends duty-free imports under $800, declares Brazil economic threat
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President Trump signed executive orders July 30, 2025, suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries and declaring Brazil a threat to US economic security. The de minimis change means packages under $800 now face full tariffs and inspections, affecting millions of small online purchases. Brazil faces potential sanctions after Trump set 50% tariffs, the highest rate, claiming unfair trade practices and insufficient anti-corruption enforcement.
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Why This Matters
🛒 Your $20 AliExpress orders now cost $30 with tariffs and fees
Ending de minimis exemption hits everyday online shoppers hardest—small purchases face same bureaucracy as container ships.
🏪 Small businesses importing samples and parts face crushing paperwork
Every $50 component now requires full customs documentation that costs more than the item itself.
☕ Brazil retaliation could spike coffee and orange juice prices 40%
As largest suppliers of both, Brazil's counter-tariffs would make your morning routine unaffordable.
🛒 Stock up on small imports before August 7 when exemption ends
Order replacement parts, craft supplies, and small electronics now—soon they'll cost 50% more with processing.
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