USPS suspends acceptance of packages from China and Hong Kong
Agency does not provide reason for decision, which comes after Beijing announced it would impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods
US Postal Service (USPS) building is seen in New York, USA on August 18, 2020
WASHINGTON
The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced late Tuesday that it has temporarily suspended accepting packages from China and Hong Kong until further notice.
The suspension, which takes effect immediately, does not apply to letters or large envelopes, the USPS said in a statement.
The agency did not provide a reason for the decision or specify how long the suspension would last.
The announcement comes hours after Beijing said it would impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods in response to President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures.
China’s new tariffs, set to take effect Monday, include a 15% duty on coal and liquefied natural gas, along with a 10% tariff on crude oil, agricultural machinery and large-engine vehicles imported from the US.
Trump, who earlier announced a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, said he plans to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming days.
