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On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to eliminate duty-free exemptions for low-value imports from China. This action aims to address the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States, particularly the influx of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. The new rules, which will take effect on May 2, 2025, will impose tariffs on packages valued at $800 or less, targeting deceptive shipping practices employed by some Chinese companies.

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