Postal services across multiple European countries are suspending U.S.-bound shipments due to confusion and a lack of clarity over new import tariffs.

German shipping giant DHL and services in at least seven other countries are temporarily pausing shipments ahead of the U.S. ending an exemption on duties for low-value packages .

Postal services in Germany, Italy, Denmark, Norway and Sweden said Saturday they would stop shipping most merchandise to the U.S., effective immediately.

France and Austria are set to begin the suspension on Monday, followed by the United Kingdom on Tuesday.

Beginning on Friday, most imported goods valued under $800 — previously exempt under the U.S. “de minimis” rule — will be subject to tariffs, the White House announced last month. Duties will not apply

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