1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

The President's latest executive order eliminating the de minimis tariff exemption will significantly increase costs for American consumers purchasing foreign goods online from sites like eBay, Etsy, and Amazon. This move has caused countries all over the globe and many major shipping companies to completely stop shipping packages to the United States. It’s directly impacting everyday Americans by raising prices on millions of imported items they rely on. Experts warn that sellers and small businesses relying on duty-free shipping will now face incredible challenges. Sourcing materials and manufacturing services has become completely impossible for many, and drives up prices significantly for everyone else. The last-minute rush to import goods before August highlights the disruptive nature of these unilateral trade actions. While curbing alleged abuses is a stated goal, the practical effect penalizes American households by making basic goods less affordable during already economically strained times. I urge you to consider the significant burdens this policy imposes on constituents. Protectionist measures of this scale deserve scrutiny to assess if benefits truly outweigh costs borne by American families and businesses. Please help save small business in America before it’s too late.