Americans shopping for second-hand, vintage or handmade items on platforms like eBay and Etsy will face steep customs duties on international purchases next month, potentially hurting trade on those peer-to-peer sites.

In a surprise move late Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an an executive order to remove the "de minimis" duty-free treatment on parcels under $800 from all countries, starting Aug. 29, bringing forward a change previously set for July 2027.

Currently, packages sent to the U.S. from outside the country that are valued at or under $800 are exempt from any import taxes, but they will soon face "all applicable duties."

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