The End of Cheap Imports? US De Minimis Exemption Scrapped

A few years ago, I easily found a unicorn rug on Etsy for half the price of Anthropologie's. This was thanks to the US de minimis exemption, allowing small import goods to enter duty-free. Now, the Trump administration has ended this nearly century-old policy, meaning higher tariffs on goods from all countries. This will lead to price increases, reduced availability, and longer shipping times for many items, impacting consumer habits. The end of the exemption not only increases shopping costs but also might kill niche markets and force us to reconsider our consumption habits, avoiding unnecessary overspending.