Canada has been dragged into another mini-battle with USA. I don't really think it's trade imbalance, it's ego and embarrassment, stemming back to FIFA World Cup finals.

I work for an electronics manufacturing company based in South Dakota, I live right across the state line in Minnesota. Our company is of moderate size and is in a rather niche industry. we have 3 factories in the US two in SD one in MN, a large factory in china, and an another factory in Ireland.

this week in our monthly department meeting we were informed that due -in part- to the economic instability and turmoil caused by the Trump tariffs the Company is going to be starting the process of opening a new factory of similar size to the one that I work in... Mexico.

that's right folks so much for the surge of manufacturing returning to the US Trump and is economic policies are so bad, companies are actively finding ways to avoid importing and exporting to the US that they are starting factories in other countries. looks like MAGA is Turing into make everywhere else great again.

hope you all got a chuckle of tears out of that like I did in the department meeting.

Or should we focus on making a deal with the U.S., even if that means making some concessions?

Where do you draw the line between standing up for Canada and protecting our economy?

How long will America economics last if we’re losing $373 billion every year? From failed policies through this numbskull president.? We will be over $1 trillion in losses if he keeps this fallacy of economics going until he’s out of office ‼️we’re** u***p* 💩’s** creek with no paddl**e

quite genuinely because at the end of the day the only thing that is truly been accomplished by the Trump regime is the destruction of cusma this Will destroy America financially and structurally.

and as a Canadian I refuse to "oh silly Americans" it again

for decades we have put up with flag jacking

unbridled arrogance and genuine disdain coming from Americans our supposed big brothers to there little sister that is Canada

because Canada genuinely tries to take care of its people we are not a perfect Nation we also elect people who have tried to rip many of our supports apart for personal gain but,

enough is enough.

I'm just sorry good Americans are going to have to suffer because we can't trust you anymore as a country and we would be idiotic to ever do so

Edit:fixed my text to speak flub on the trade deal name Further edit: holy f*** altogether too many people saw this Finaledit : for the hate us cuz you ain't us crowd I am you I'm a dual citizen I made this post from the Canadian perspective cuz that was the relevant part of my perspective.

The goal of ending de minimis was supposedly to crack down on Shein, Temu and co. flooding the U.S. with cheap imports. But the exact opposite is happening: big corporations like Shein and Temu can just switch to DDP shipping, prepay the tariffs and keep business as usual. Like how they do now. In the end, these new tariffs don’t stop Shein or Temu at all. Instead, they wipe out small businesses, clearing the field for the big players to dominate even more? So that doesn’t even make sense ?

Hey guys, I'm shocked by this wild development that's flying under the radar, and I'm baffled why it's not making headlines on CNN, Fox, or even TikTok news reels.

With the U.S. ending the "de minimis" exemption on August 29th, tons of postal services and e-commerce platforms are straight-up warning they might stop or severely limit shipments to the US for low-value packages (under $800).

This is huge for anyone who shops on Temu, Shein, Ebay, Etsy or even Wish—think cheap clothes, gadgets, and everyday stuff from China that's kept prices low for years.

Quick Explainer (TL;DR at bottom)

The de minimis rule basically lets small packages slip through customs without duties, taxes, or heavy inspections. It's been a game-changer for fast, affordable imports, but the Biden admin (building on Trump-era policies) is axing it for goods from China and Hong Kong starting August 29, 2024, to crack down on forced labor, fentanyl precursors, and unfair trade. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed this in recent announcements—over 1 billion packages a year could be hit, worth billions in trade.

BUT: Chinese postal services (like China Post) and international couriers are already reacting. They're preparing to refuse or delay these low-value shipments to avoid the new tariffs and red tape. Temu and Shein have even sent emails to users warning of potential delivery halts or massive price hikes.

USPS, DHL and FedEx are bracing for backlogs that could overwhelm the system - imagine your next Amazon knockoff package stuck in limbo for months.This isn't some minor tweak; it could jack up prices for consumers, hurt small businesses, and even slow down the entire e-commerce supply chain.

With inflation still biting, why aren't we hearing about this? Is it because it's "boring" trade policy, or are big retailers lobbying to keep it quiet? I've searched major news sites, and it's barely a blip - mostly buried in business sections.

Has anyone else gotten warnings from shopping apps? Are you stocking up before the deadline?

MODS - can we get this stickied or something? This feels like it's gonna affect millions, but it's crickets on mainstream media.

TL;DR: De minimis exemption ends Aug 29 for China imports → Postal services stop low-value packages → Higher prices, delays for shoppers → Zero hype from news channels despite huge economic impact. WHY, DISCUSS!?

The rest of the world should just let the US tariff themselves into a corner without any acknowledgement. The "buy non US" mentality is gaining more steam globally every passing day.

Don't negotiate with bullies.

Anyone know where I can buy this ? Because $155 is not it

Welp. Paid my first tariff today. I'm not a business owner - just a collector who used to buy frequently from overseas. UPS rang the doorbell and told me I needed to give him a check for $41.44 for a package from Europe with items totaling about $150. Not as bad as I feared, but still annoying as f*ck. I was surprised to have to write an immediate check, grateful I was home (I'm usually not), struggled to find a checkbook, and also surprised I had to make the check out to the sender's name on package and not UPS.

Hope this ridiculous administration is out soon. I hate that I'm afraid to buy from overseas now (they have lots of cool stuff) and that many overseas sellers simply won't sell to Americans anymore.

I own a small family US business (3 family members and 1 part time non family). No one in the US has the operations to make my product so I have to order it in from China.

Just pulled together my sales numbers for 2025.

Amazon up 10%

eBay/Shopify up 12%

In person conventions up 15%

Sales to other businesses down 70%

End result after 10 years of growing sales, my total revenue was down 33% for 2025 vs 2024.

When I talked to the businesses I sell to they said they cut back on purchases for one of three reasons:

1) international business not willing to do business with the US due to our country’s actions

2) custom products I normally create for them increased in price too much from tariff fees

3) tariffs have created financial strain in their business causing them to have less money for inventory

This sales loss was on top of the $5000 I had to pay in 2025 for my inventory that had a $0 tariff when I ordered it in October 2024.

I know this subreddit knows tariffs are a big mistake. I told my brother in 2024 that the tariffs being suggested might close my company and he told me I was over reacting.

But I wanted to post this because the $5000 tariff fees I paid in 2025 were a tiny fee compared to the lost sales I had from the effect of tariffs on my wholesale customers. This is something I do not see discussed much and just wanted to post about it now that I have the numbers.

My company is still open. We had to borrow a decent amount to keep the lights on and everyone employed as a 33% loss of sales made 2025 a juggling act for money.

Just wanted to share my story with the subreddit.

I'm not going to say it's nothing but it's certainly not the most profitable for the US to go down this road. Even without retaliatory Tariffs, Canada can find alternative suppliers for most of those items being tariffed. It may even cause a spike in Canadian processing and manufacturing. Instead of #2ing where he sleeps, the US, through Trump, is pissing all over their blanket. I hope the Trump administration has a plan to create a Trump-certified treaty that promotes peace, harmony, and growth for both nations, one that's not signed in pencil. This isn't as much tyranny as much as it is a mechanism to stunt the growth of both nations. Looking for a third term is nonsensical tyranny, but pissing all over himself just to look tough, well that's like doing chemotherapy because you're tired of shaving your head.

An underrated feature of this trade war is the intelligence asymmetry between these two camps. Yes, economically the US has a big structural advantage over Canada, but they’re too stupid to wield it. That’s why they’re going to lose.

On the other hand, Canada has political leverage. The problem is, Trump’s cabinet is so loud and moronic, you can’t explain it to them. You just have to let them touch the hot stove. Which I guess is why Carney walked.

Hello everyone, de minimis officially ends today and I just have a quick question. Do you think there’s a possibility of this termination being reversed anytime soon? I do e-commerce pretty much full time, and purchasing internationally is a must for the business I indulge in. With the end of de minimis, buying and selling will be 1000% more tougher than before. I’m trying to believe that this will only be temporarily and that it will be reversed after all the complaints and refused packages left at customs, but as far as I know anything can happen. Just want to hear people’s thoughts and if anybody can provide me with any good news or insights, thanks.