The move comes before President Trump’s planned imposition of new tariffs on small packages sent to the United States from Hong Kong and China.

Hong Kong’s postal service will stop handling packages coming from or going to the United States amid an escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

The move comes in response to the US government's decision to end a customs exemption for low-value parcels from Hong Kong. This exemption, known as the "de minimis" rule, currently allows tax-free entry for shipments valued under $800. Starting May 2nd, these parcels will face a hefty 120% tariff.