Dossier
de minimis
Coverage of de minimis in the Nexus archive.
- EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China
The European Union introduced new steel import quotas and a 3 euro customs duty on small e-commerce packages to address its trade imbalance with China, citing unfair competition and safety risks. The measures aim to protect EU steel plants, jobs, and retailers amid a 360 billion euro trade deficit with China in 2025.
- How China wriggled free when Trump closed a tariff loophole
Chinese sales platforms and delivery services adapted to survive the end of the 'de minimis' allowance after Trump closed a tariff loophole. The policy change forced these entities to adjust their operations to comply with new trade regulations.