European Shippers Pause Shipments to USA & End of De Minimis Tariff Exemption | 5 Phrases for Business English

In today’s episode of Phrasal Verb News, we dive into a story that affects global trade, online shopping, and your next package: the end of the U.S. de minimis tariff exception.For years, packages under $800 could enter the U.S. duty-free, but starting August 29, President Trump’s executive order will remove that exemption. Shipping companies like DHL, La Poste, Correos, and Royal Mail say they feel boxed in by the sudden change and are pressing pause on some deliveries until they can sort out the logistics.Supporters of the move say it closes a dangerous loophole that let unsafe products slip through. Critics warn it could backfire — raising costs for ordinary shoppers and creating chaos for shippers.From this story, you’ll learn 5 key phrasal verbs and idioms, with Spanish translations and examples:Boxed in – acorralado / sin salidaSort out – resolver / arreglarPress pause – poner en pausa / suspenderTake effect – entrar en vigorLoophole – vacío legal / resquicio legal👉 Learn how to use these expressions in business and everyday life with practice questions included.🎧 Listen daily on Spotify or YouTube: Phrasal Verb News📧 Contact: [email protected]