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Major Trump U-turn on China tariffs after furious shoppers were hit with hefty fees
In a stunning reversal, President Donald Trump has announced a delay in implementing new tariffs on low-cost goods imported from China. The move comes just two days after the administration’s surprise change to a century-old trade law that sparked widespread outrage among American consumers.
The sudden policy shift is a response to the backlash faced by shoppers who were unexpectedly slapped with hefty fees on their online orders. Social media platforms, including TikTok, have been flooded with videos and stories from frustrated customers detailing their shock and dismay at being hit with massive duties and taxes on their purchases.
One shopper, Victoria Alario, posted a video showcasing an unexpected charge of over $100 in duties on her order from boutique clothing store Meshki. The initial price of the items totalled just $304, but after duties and sales tax, the final cost ballooned to $441.88.
“This had me gasping,” Alario was quoted as saying. “I was like, where did that come from?”
The sudden shift in policy will see the Commerce Department delay implementing tariffs on low-value packages imported from China until procedures are in place to process them and collect tariff revenue. The move has sparked relief among consumers who were faced with significant price increases on their online orders.
The new executive order, signed Wednesday but made public today, marks a major U-turn for President Trump’s administration, which had previously stated that the tariffs would be implemented as planned.
The decision to delay the tariffs comes after widespread criticism and outrage from American shoppers, including thousands of comments on our website expressing frustration and anger at being blindsided by the unexpected fees.
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk
