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,

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

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