U.S. E-commerce

Amazon U.S. Opens Virtual Multipack to Third-Party Sellers

Amazon U.S. pilots Virtual Multipack (VMP) for 3P FBA sellers—adds multi-unit ASIN variants without repacking. Pages complete by Sept 26; buying opens Oct 13.

U.S. Ends De Minimis; Postal Operators Suspend Shipments to America

The U.S. ended the de minimis exemption for low-value shipments, prompting postal suspensions and higher costs. What this means for cross-border e-commerce and sellers.

U.S. Ends Duty-Free on Small Parcels; Global Mail Disrupted

The U.S. ends duty-free for small parcels on Aug 29, prompting 17 countries to suspend shipments and causing disruptions in global e-commerce logistics.

U.S. Evaluates Furniture Imports, May Impose New Tariffs

The U.S. may impose new tariffs on imported furniture, adding pressure to retailers and consumers as prices rise and trade policy uncertainty grows.

EU Logistics Reform Spurs Shift to Local Warehousing

Facing a surge in Chinese imports, the EU plans new fees and tax rules on e-commerce parcels—pushing sellers toward local warehousing and logistics upgrades.

Mexico to Impose 16% VAT on Amazon & E-commerce Platforms in 2025

Discover Mexico’s new 16% VAT policy for foreign e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Shein, and Temu starting January 2025, expected to generate 15 billion pesos in tax revenue.