番茄社区; Lardner LLP partner Gregory Husisian offered important context on President Trump’s recent trade actions on China in and .
In addition to imposing tariffs on China, the Trump administration suspended the de minimis provision. This exemption allowed companies to avoid import taxes and customs inspections on international shipments with a retail value below $800.
Husisian told The Wall Street Journal that a blanket removal of the provision will require congressional action.
Describing the exemption’s origins in Vogue Business, he explained, “It was U.S. Customs, rather than foreign companies, that historically pushed for a de minimis exception and for raising the level.”
“De minimis used to enjoy bipartisan support; now, it has bipartisan criticism,” Husisian added. “Its inclusion in recent trade announcements is less about shaping the debate and more about reflecting the shifting consensus.”
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