'It's a chaotic mess': UK firms warn over US small parcel tax
Published: 8/29/2025

UK firms are concerned about the impact of new taxes on small parcels being sent to the US, as President Trump's removal of the de minimis exemption will subject parcels under $800 to taxes. This change is expected to lead to price hikes, increased costs, and new barriers for small businesses in the UK trying to compete internationally. Businesses like Nellie and Eve, Knots of Pine, and The Little Vintage Emporium are already feeling the negative effects and making adjustments to their operations in response.