USPS Halts Package Acceptance from China and Hong Kong

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/ CBS News Team

In a move disclosed Tuesday night, the United States Postal Service declared a temporary halt on accepting packages from both China and Hong Kong. This decision takes effect immediately and will persist until further announcements.

According to USPS, the ban does not encompass letters or flat mail items.

However, USPS has not disclosed the reasoning behind this suspension nor provided an estimated timeline for lifting the ban.

Context: Trade Tensions

Earlier in the day, Beijing unveiled its plan to impose retaliatory tariffs against recent U.S. measures. Beginning next week, China intends to enact duties on commodities such as coal and liquefied natural gas, plus an additional 10% tariff on imported goods including crude oil, agricultural equipment, and large vehicles.

President Trump has expressed intentions to discuss these developments with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the near future.