President Trump has ended the de minimis duty-free exception for products made in China, which previously allowed bargain sites like Temu and Shein to ship goods to U.S. consumers without paying taxes and import duties. The change could have far-reaching effects, as de minimis shipments make up the majority of cargo entering the U.S. The U.S. de minimis limit was one of the highest in the world, set at $800, but is now no longer available for Chinese goods. This move has been supported by consumer watchdog groups due to concerns about the lack of documentation for these shipments.
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Bouncy castle operator cleared in tragedy that killed six children
An Australian bouncy castle operator, Rosemary Anne Gamble, was found not guilty of breaching safety laws related to a 2021 incident that killed six children and injured three at a primary school fair in Devonport, Tasmania. A court determined the tragedy was caused by an unpredictable dust devil, which made it "impossible to predict," despite prosecutors arguing that Gamble failed to secure the bouncy castle adequately. Families of the victims expressed anguish over the verdict,...
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