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EU parcel fee linked to decline in Chinese imports

A small EU fee on parcels is reportedly associated with a decline in imports from China.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 3, 2026, 4:56 PM UTC.

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The measure may affect cross-border e-commerce and trade flows between the EU and China.

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EU's small parcel fee targeting Chinese goods leads to drop in imports – The Irish Times ↗irishtimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

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