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semiquaver 2 days ago

No, that is the de minimis exemption repeal. This is due to a series of new tariffs on copper and other metals which is unusual (and nonsensical) in that it applies to the metal content of finished and semi-finished products. The de minimus rule exempted low value individual products sent directly to consumers, but this metal tariff affects all importers, unless they deal in one of the carved-out product categories.

frereubu 2 days ago | parent [-]

Ah, thanks for pointing that out - I thought it was all part of the same deal.

koshergweilo 2 days ago | parent [-]

They removed the de minimis exemption the day before they announced the tariffs so it's conflated all the time, but they are technically different policies enacted with separate executive orders