The sudden suspension of De Minimis protections has placed additional pressure on small business owners navigating already complex supply-chain environments. The new restrictions threaten to increase shipping expenses by as much as $50 per package, forcing many entrepreneurs to absorb losses or pass higher prices to consumers. For businesses dependent on lean margins, this shift represents a significant operational challenge.
Patrick Reily of Uplinq is featured in the Bankrate analysis, offering perspective on the potential for long-term improvement. He emphasizes that disruption may ultimately lead to stronger, more efficient regulation designed to reduce systemic abuses while preserving access for legitimate businesses.
Read the full article from Bankrate’s Olivia Chen here.