Trump signs order ending duty-free imports of cheap goods from China. (Note: The rewritten version is more concise and straightforward while maintaining the original meaning. It removes unnecessary words like "treatment" and

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Trump Signs Order Ending Duty-Free Treatment for Cheap Shipments From China

The trade loophole known as “de minimis,” which benefited companies like Temu and Shein, will close on May 2.

Within hours of his inauguration, President Trump signed several executive orders on January 20 and 21 aimed at dismantling DEI efforts in the federal government and private sector. (Getty)

By Reuters
April 3, 2025

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