Japan Post (6178 JT) to resume accepting all US-bound mail from Tuesday, after 7-month suspension due to end of ‘de minimis’ exemption, according to a statement

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 Apr 2026, 09:06 UTCOn the live feed at 08:46 UTC — 14 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Japan Post's decision to resume accepting all US-bound mail following the suspension tied to the end of the de minimis exemption highlights a notable shift in trade logistics between Japan and the US. This development could enhance trade flows and restore confidence among businesses reliant on mail services for cross-border transactions, potentially influencing market sentiment in related sectors.

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