Published on, Aug. 25 -- August 25, 2025 12:03 PM

New Zealand Post has announced a temporary suspension of most deliveries to the United States, citing uncertainty over new US tariffs set to begin on August 29 this year. The suspension, which started on August 21, limits deliveries to only essential items such as passports, legal letters, and other important documents, leaving general parcels on hold for now.

The decision follows similar moves by postal services in India, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, and Denmark, all struggling to adapt after the US ended tax exemptions on small imported packages. This change, introduced by President Donald Trump's administration, has created confusion among global carriers about the costs and pro...