That’s thanks to a decision by US President Donald Trump to close a tariff loophole for “de minimis” merchandise from mainland China and Hong Kong from May 2. The phrase — which loosely translates as “too small to matter” — refers to small packages that are shipped directly to consumers from abroad,

Cheaper goods from China are no longer exempt from import duties, which could sharply raise points for consumers.

The president's executive order banning China-originating shipments from utilizing the trade exception took effect at 12:01 am.