China's Ministry of Commerce has strongly criticized the United States for its recent decision to cancel the de minimis tariff exemption for low-value packages, warning that the move will seriously harm American consumers' interests.
At a routine press briefing held on April 17, Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian stated that the U.S. has made "a destructive adjustment" to its small-parcel tariff policy, which will negatively impact the cost and accessibility of cross-border e-commerce goods for everyday consumers.
"Cross-border e-commerce is a highly efficient, fast, and low-cost way to meet consumers' personalized and diversified demands," He said.
"It has become vital to modern international trade and daily life."
China Urges Support for E-Commerce, Not Barriers
He Yongqian emphasized that cross-border e-commerce is aligned with global consumption trends and benefits millions of consumers worldwide. As such, policies in this area should prioritize trade facilitation, not restriction.
"We are willing to work with all countries to enhance communication and cooperation and to promote the sustainable and healthy development of cross-border e-commerce jointly," she added.
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