Recent reports indicate a dramatic decline in postal traffic to the United States, with figures showing an over 80% drop following the end of the de minimis tariff exemption. This change has led to 88 postal operators globally suspending services to the US, with businesses and consumers facing unexpected fees, delays, and higher prices for imported goods. The U.N. agency highlighted how this rule change has particularly affected K-beauty products and sparked concerns among Capital Region businesses, as well as lower-income households. As countries like India and Costa Rica halt mail services due to increased tariffs, the end of the de minimis exemption continues to create significant disruptions in international trade and ecommerce.