CNBC
13 Aug 2026, 19:56 UTC · 2h ago
Trade court upholds Trump's closure of 'de minimis' loophole
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CNBC
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A federal trade court upheld the elimination of the 'de minimis' exemption, which previously allowed imports under $800 to enter the U.S. tax-free. — This removes a critical cost-saving mechanism for e-commerce, directly increasing the cost of goods sold for low-price retailers.
-0.80The ruling specifically impacts the business models of e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu that ship low-cost goods directly from manufacturers to consumers. — These companies rely heavily on the exemption to maintain ultra-low pricing and competitive advantages.
-0.70The court ruled that the President has the legal authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to scrap the de minimis exemption. — This establishes a legal precedent that expands executive power regarding trade restrictions, separate from 'power of the purse' legislative constraints.
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Economists warn that ending the exemption could disproportionately impact lower-income and minority American consumers. — Increased costs for inexpensive goods may lead to reduced consumer spending in the budget retail segment.
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