The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has confirmed that international postal traffic to the United States has plummeted by more than 80%, following the imposition of new tariffs by Washington.
The sweeping decline has triggered a global postal disruption, with 88 countries either fully or partially suspending their mail services to the U.S., the UPU disclosed in a statement released on Saturday.
Masahiko Metoki, Director General of the UPU, described the situation as “severe,” and announced that urgent measures are underway.
“We are currently working on the rapid development of a new technical solution that will help get mail moving to the United States again,” Metoki said.
While the UPU did not disclose the exact nature of the tariffs or the timeline for resolution, sources within the postal logistics sector say the increase in U.S.-imposed customs fees and regulatory barriers has significantly affected the cost and efficiency of cross-border mail delivery.
The disruption affects a wide range of international parcels and letters including personal mail, e-commerce deliveries, and official documents adding pressure to global trade and communication networks.
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