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I wonder how that will impact the USPS ? I tend to think it will help their bottom line a bit due to the international price agreements many countries have.

Now, UPS and FedeX and other such companies, I think they could be in for a world of hurt if this is really true and continues for a while.

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I think that the private carriers are more likely to be helped by this, since they will manage the paperwork.

It’s more likely a set of products that were shipping directly from factories disappears from the market. For example, the direct from factory Halloween costume.

It could end up being a step backwards in living standards and access to daily luxuries.

Old man in a different country: we used to make Hallows'een costumes out of old shirts worn backwards and sacks and stuff. Yes, I'm going back half a century plus but it was fun and involved time with parents.

Best of luck.

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