WASHINGTON —

The Trump administration has reversed a tariff loophole that allowed goods valued at less than $800 to enter the United States duty-free, leading to increased costs for online shoppers and potential delays in package deliveries. Latest Forecast

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National postal services from at least 25 countries, including Mexico, Japan, Thailand, and nearly every European nation, temporarily suspended sending packages to the U.S. due to uncertainty in handling the rollback of the "de minimis" exemption.

Carriers will now face a flat fee or the U.S. tariff rate based on their country, and products will undergo inspections by border agents.

The administration stated that criminals exploited the rule to send drugs and counterfeit produc

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