New U.S. tariff rules are throwing a wrench into global shipping—just in time for birthday season. Nearly 30 countries have halted some parcel deliveries to the U.S., and that surprise international package from grandma? It might not arrive. We're breaking down how this affects personal gifts, small business imports, and your online shopping habits in a world of rising trade tensions and "Buy American" policies.

Postal services around the world suspend deliveries to US: how will it affect you? (Luca Ittimani, The Guardian, Aug 26, 2025)

European post offices to stop sending some parcels to US over tariffs (Marianne Gros, Politico, Aug 23, 2025)

A US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It's a big deal to some shoppers and businesses (Mae Anderson, AP, Aug 26, 2025)

How companies are responding to Trump's tariffs (Reuters, Jul 21, 2025)

Why Tomatoes are Becoming a Lot More Expensive (Alana Semuels, Time, Jul 15, 2025)

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