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India's Department of Posts has announced a temporary suspension of all postal services to the United States starting August 25, 2025, citing changes in US customs regulations that take effect later this month. The move follows Executive Order No. 14324, issued by the US administration on July 30, which removes the duty-free exemption for goods valued up to USD 800.

The decision comes in the backdrop of escalating trade tensions after US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods and an additional 25% penalty linked to India's purchase of Russian oil, effectively hiking the total tariff burden to 50%.

According...