Trump Tariffs Everything: From Narcotics to Nostalgic Gifts
President Trump just signed an executive order axing the $800 de minimis exemption for ALL countries, meaning even your grandmaās cute little gift could now get hit with an $80 to $200 tariff. The White House insists this crackdown protects 'national security and the economy' because 98% of narcotics seizures are supposedly from these low-value shipments. Or, as they put it, packages "subject to less scrutiny than traditional imports" pose risks. So starting August 29, expect Customs to treat your online shopping like an episode of Cops meets Wall Street.
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Oh, Iām sorry, did I miss the part where your Amazon order was the secret drug pipeline? So now even your $20 spatula risks a customs interrogation and hefty tariff. Pure genius! Welcome to tariffs gone wild, where paranoia meets your doorstep.
So let me get this straight: Trump just turned every package under $800 into a mini crime scene. Because nothing screams national security like treating my $60 sneakers like a weapon of mass destruction.
This executive order is like banning water fountains because you caught one kid spitting. Congrats, now buying socks from abroad is basically international espionage!
Source: Theverge | Published: 7/30/2025 | Author: Jay Peters
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