Dhaka, Aug. 28 -- Mexico's postal service has suspended package deliveries to the United States as Washington prepares to end a long-standing exemption on low-value imports, the government announced Wednesday.

The move comes as the Trump administration phases out the "de minimis" exemption, which allows packages worth under $800 to enter the U.S. duty free. The exemption, set to expire Friday, covered 1.36 billion shipments worth $64.6 billion in 2024, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Correos de Mexico said it would halt shipments starting Wednesday, joining postal operators in the European Union, Australia and Japan that have also paused services while awaiting clarity on the new import duties.

"Mexico continues its di...