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The EU voted to introduce handling fees (likely around €2) for small packages arriving from outside the bloc starting on November 1 (www.dw.com)
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[–] Zedstrian@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 days ago

Whether the U.S., the EU, or any other country or trade bloc, more tariffs only lead to increased trade protectionism worldwide. Reducing the import of dangerous products can be achieved by more targeted means against specific sellers.