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E-Commerce Without Borders? Not Anymore. How the De Minimis Rule Changes Will Reshape Cross-Border DTC in 2025
Article by David Romeo · August 5, 2025 On August 29, 2025, the U.S. will officially eliminate the de minimis exemption that has allowed packages under $800 to enter duty-free. This loophole has been a critical pillar for cross-border e-commerce growth—especially for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands shipping small parcels from Asia to American customers. Its removal…
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Trump’s Proposed Tariffs: A Wake-Up Call to Revisit Your Cross-Border Strategy
By: David Romeo – February 4, 2025 The prospect of a new 25% U.S. tariff on imports has sent shockwaves through the e-commerce sector, highlighting the fragility of cross-border trade for businesses of all sizes. While Canada has been a major focal point due to its deep trade ties with the U.S., this issue extends…
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How to Have a Successful Holiday Season: Be Cross-Border Ready
By David Romeo, as originally published by Sourcing Journal, July 28th, 2023 (Updated Dec 1st, 2025) Now is the Time to Re-Evaluate Your Cross-Border DTC Strategy—Before 2026 Brings Even Bigger Shifts Even with softer demand trends compared to peak pandemic years, global e-commerce continues to grow steadily, especially in key cross-border corridors. Markets like Latin…