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Temporary Suspension of International Parcels from China and Hong Kong: Implications and Context.
In a significant move reflecting escalating trade tensions, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a temporary suspension of international parcels from China and Hong Kong. This decision comes on the heels of recent measures taken by the Trump administration, which has focused on addressing trade imbalances and illicit drug importation.
The impetus for this suspension stems from President Donald Trump’s recent policy shift, which involved the imposition of an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. This change, effective this week, aims to close the “de minimis” loophole that has long permitted the shipment of low-value packages—valued at less than $800—into the U.S. duty-free. By eliminating this loophole, the administration seeks to enhance tariffs on a broader range of imports, thereby exerting pressure on China to address trade practices that have drawn criticism.
While USPS has clarified that this suspension will not affect the flow of letters and “flats” from the affected regions, it remains to be seen how these changes will impact international commerce in the long run. Notably, the Postal Service has yet to disclose a direct connection between the suspension and the administration’s recent trade alterations.
Additionally, President Trump has underscored national security concerns in his trade strategy, particularly regarding the influx of illicit substances, such as fentanyl, from China. The administration’s intensified focus on curbing drug trafficking has undoubtedly influenced the current stance on trade and imports.
As the global market observes these developments, the implications for both U.S. consumers and international suppliers are poised to be significant, warranting close attention in the weeks and months ahead.
Niger has announced plans to nationalize the Somair uranium mine, currently operated by French nuclear firm Orano. This decision marks a further departure from France, Niger’s former colonial power, and a potential realignment with Russia. The military government, in power since a 2023 coup, accuses Orano of unfairly benefiting from the mine’s output since its launch in 1971. Orano, which holds a 63% stake in Somair, disputes the allegations and has threatened legal action, citing a “systematic policy of stripping mining assets.” This move follows Niger’s earlier removal of Orano’s operational control over key mines in the country. The nationalization reflects a broader trend in West Africa, with Mali and Burkina Faso also pursuing similar policies under military rule. The situation is further complicated by existing arbitration processes between Orano and Niger, including a recent lawsuit filed by Orano.
On Monday 16 June 2025, the Nigeria Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal) commenced a 3-day working visit to Denmark. The working visit which is at the instance of the Danish Navy aims to strengthen cooperation between both navies.
The visit saw the CNS take a short boat trip with the Admiral of the Danish Navy, Rear Admiral Søren Kjeldsen. In the company of the CNS was Ambassador T. A. Elias-Fatile, CDAai/Head of Mission, Embassy of Nigeria, in Sweden and the Nordic countries, the Navy Secretary, Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu and Nigeria’s Defence Adviser to London, Brigadier General Manu.
Other engagements on the first day of the working visit was a meeting with the CEO of Blue Denmark and a discussion session with the Denmark Ministry of Defence’s Centre for Security and Operations.
Below are some pictures that was taken :
Atlanta-based rapper Silento, known for his viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. The sentencing follows his confession to fatally shooting his cousin, Frederick Rooks III, in January 2021.
DeKalb County Police discovered Rooks with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigations revealed that Silento and Rooks were last seen together in a white BMW SUV, which was later captured on security footage fleeing the scene after the shooting.
Prior to the incident, Silento’s PR manager, Chanel Hudson, stated that the rapper had been struggling with mental health issues for several years. In 2020, he was also charged with assault for allegedly attacking two people with a hatchet. Silento himself acknowledged his struggles with mental health in a 2019 interview, stating, “I have been fighting demons my whole life.”
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