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Around 70% of UK consumers have been targeted by scam messages that seemed to originate from legitimate sources like delivery firms, banks or government departments, new research has revealed. Over half of those who were targeted (56%) suspect the scammers used artificial intelligence technology, including deepfake voices or images, according …

August 24, 2025 ATHENS, Greece — The U.S. is about to slam the brakes on duty-free imports, and Europe is already feeling the shockwaves. The long-standing “de minimis” exemption, which allowed packages worth less than $800 to enter the United States without tariffs, will expire Friday. That small loophole was …

Last Updated:August 25, 2025, 10:00 IST The rollback of the US de minimis exemption has triggered global postal suspensions, with India and several European countries pausing parcel deliveries US Customs and Border Protection data, cited by AP, shows that in 2024 alone more than 1.36 billion parcels worth $64.6 billion …

The food industry is increasingly advocating for tariff exemptions to mitigate the economic impact of new trade policies, as analysts highlight the ongoing tug-of-war between inflationary pressures and the anticipation of rate cuts. The recent removal of the “de minimis” tariff exemption for international parcel shipments valued under $800 has …

For many people, Meghan Markle’s public persona can be divided into two halves. There is Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, who married Prince Harry in a fairytale ceremony at Windsor Castle. And then there’s Rachel Zane, the driven and highly ambitious paralegal, whom Meghan portrayed in the hit series Suits for seven seasons. …

sturti Unclear rules over package exemptions is leading to a pause on shipping of packages by a host of European nations to the U.S. The exemption, known as the “ de minimis” exemption, allows packages worth less than $800 to come into the U.S. duty free. A total of Source …

Postal services in several countries, including India, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Italy, have announced a pause in shipping many goods to the United States. The Washington Post reported that operators worldwide are suspending certain deliveries ahead of the end of a long-standing tariff exemption for packages …

According to the latest executive order, businesses may face an $80 per item charge for a country with a tariff rate less than 16%, or costs as high as $160 per item for a country with a tariff rate of between 16% and 25%, and $200 per item for a …

A man walks past the main entrance of Austrian Post’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, Aug 24, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] FRANKFURT – Multiple postal operators across Europe are suspending most package shipments to the United States, citing uncertainty, confusion and rising costs linked to forthcoming US customs regulations on low-value imports. DHL …

European postal services halt US shipments as tariff exemption ends Postal operators across Europe — and beyond — are halting shipments to the US, citing confusion over new customs duties and data requirements as Washington scraps its long-standing duty-free threshold. Source link