The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced a temporary suspension on accepting inbound parcels from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) starting February 4. The agency did not specify the reason for this abrupt change, which will remain in effect until further notice.
According to the USPS website, while parcel services are halted, the shipment of letters and flats will continue uninterrupted. This distinction suggests that while packages are affected, standard letter mail will still reach its destination.
The suspension comes at a time when global supply chains are already experiencing challenges, and this development may impact businesses and individuals relying on parcel deliveries between the United States, the Chinese mainland, and Hong Kong.
Stakeholders on both sides are advised to stay informed about updates from the USPS and consider alternative shipping methods if necessary. The USPS has yet to provide further details or a timeline for the resumption of services.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
