Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India’s Department of Posts announced the suspension of international postal services to the United States of America from August 25, 2025. This decision came after the U.S. government, under Executive Order 14324, revoked the de minimis exemption that previously allowed imports valued up to USD 800 to enter duty-free. The new rules impose customs duties on all shipments, with only gift items up to USD 100 exempt. Airlines handling mail shipments to the U.S. refused carriage due to the lack of operational clarity, forcing India to halt most postal categories. Letters, documents, and low-value gifts remain permitted, but broader services are suspended until systems stabilise.