USPS resumes mail services from China

The United States Postal Service planned to continue accepting international mail and packages inbound to the United States from China and Hong Kong, according to a Tuesday update. The USPS briefly stopped accepting packages from China and Hong Kong after President Donald Trump implemented a new round of tariffs on China over the weekend. Trump’s executive order also removed a customs exemption from paying duty fees if a parcel from China was valued at less than $800. In its latest update, the USPS said it is working closely with Customs and Border Protection to enact efficient collection methods for the new tariffs to ensure the least disruption to package delivery.

How has China responded to the entire flip-flop? Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian responded to the USPS halt during a Wednesday briefing. American leaders need to stop weaponizing economic issues and trade agreements, he said. China will continue taking measures to defend the rights and interests of Chinese companies, he added. His comments came after China imposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States in retaliation for Trump’s executive order.

Dig deeper: Read Lauren Canterberry’s report on China’s retaliatory economic sanctions against the United States.