The “weave rate”, known as the rate of international purchases, has stirred controversy in Brazil, leading to significant financial losses. The United States has also adopted a similar approach, with President Donald Trump implementing 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods and ending exemptions for Chinese imports.
United States will assess the quality of all goods imported from China.
President Donald Trump, who had previously increased tariffs on all Chinese imports by 10%, signed an order eliminating the exemption for imports under $800, which several stores like Shein, AliExpress, and Temu had utilized to sell products directly to American consumers.
It remains uncertain if American imports will be subject to the new rate established by Trump or if they will still be charged based on previous rates, as reported by Bloomberg. The White House has not disclosed specifics regarding the exemption’s termination, which will affect Chinese retailers and consumers alike.
Gender remittances amounted to 1.4 billion packages in 2024, with low-income consumers identified as the primary purchasers of Chinese products.
The White House official stated that not taxing international shipments results in a significant revenue loss for the US. Moreover, the high volume of packages going through customs hinders employees from intercepting shipments containing fentanyl.