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flag U.S. holiday sales plummet as new $800 import rule slashes small business revenue in Canada, UK, and Australia.

flag Small businesses in Canada, the UK, and Australia are losing U.S. customers during the 2025 holiday season after the U.S. eliminated the de minimis exemption, ending duty-free entry for packages under $800. flag The change has triggered steep increases in shipping costs due to tariffs, brokerage fees, and taxes—often doubling or tripling prices—leading to customer confusion, surprise bills, and declining sales. flag Despite some sellers absorbing fees or shifting focus to domestic markets, many report sharp year-over-year drops in U.S. revenue, with some seeing sales fall by up to 30%. flag The policy, aimed at reducing illicit trade and low-quality imports, is disrupting cross-border e-commerce just as holiday shopping peaks.

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