Cross Border Chronicle | August 2025

Review the latest in tariffs sourced only from official

government sources on our Trade and Tariff Hub. The following is a consolidated list, for more information checkout the hub.

The suspension of the U.S. $800 de minimis exemption goes into effect tomorrow, August 29. This marks a major shift in cross border trade policy, with significant implications for merchants, carriers, and consumers.

Learn More:

• 🎥 De Minimis Webinar
• 📖 Impact on Canada
• 📖 Impact on consumers
• 📖 Impact on ecommerce merchants
• 📖 Parcel Networks vs. Postal Network: What Every Merchant Needs to Know After De Minimis 

European postal operators halt US parcel shipments over tax uncertainty – Euractiv

Several European postal carriers have temporarily stopped small parcel shipments to the U.S. as new compliance requirements create uncertainty. Merchants relying on postal networks may face delays or forced shifts to private carriers. Learn more →

U.S. expands scope of Section 232 steel, aluminum tariffs – Supply Chain Dive

The U.S. government broadened tariffs on steel and aluminum imports under Section 232, extending duties to more finished goods. This escalation could raise costs for manufacturers and complicate global supply chains. Learn more →

U.S. Foreign Trade Zones draw new demand as de minimis ends – WSJ

With the elimination of the de minimis exemption, more companies are exploring Foreign Trade Zones as a way to delay or reduce duty payments. FTZs are becoming a key tool for shippers seeking to preserve margins in a higher-tariff environment. Learn more →

Health & Wellness Unpacked Ep. 2  Wednesday, September 24 at 1pm CDT

The holiday season may bring a rush of new customers but how do you keep them coming back? Join us for Health & Wellness Unpacked Ep. 2, where we’ll explore your brand’s Retention RX. Join our CEO, Rathna Sharad as she goes over

• Localized market pricing
• improving your international shopping cart conversion rate
• Avoiding surprise costs at delivery

• Keep tariffs from derailing your peak season

Sponsored by ShipBob, FlavorCloud, Gorgias, Straight Up Growth, Simple Bundles

• Parcel Forum, Chicago, September 8-10
• Beanstalk, Brooklyn NY, September 8-10

• Retail Club AI Retreat Sept 14-17 in Huntington Beach (Book a meeting with Eric)

• Ecom North, Toronto,September 23-24 – Booth #3 (Book a meeting with Eric or Katie)

Guide on Regionalization for Global Fulfillment

International ecommerce doesn’t have to mean long delivery times and customs headaches. Regionalizing fulfillment—storing and shipping inventory closer to your customers—can help you cut costs, speed up delivery, and meet rising customer expectations. In this blog, we break down the rising trend of regionalized fulfillment, explore when it makes sense, and highlight how strategies like Canada outbound shipping are reshaping what global success looks like.

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