( NewsNation) — Multiple European postal services and the Indian government announced they will suspend shipments to the United States, citing a lack of clarity when it comes to new import tariffs, which are expected to take effect this week. Espinoza joining us now.

India Post will suspend all parcel services to the United States from August 25, citing new American customs duty rules that end duty-free exemptions on most shipments.

The suspension of postal services comes against the backdrop of escalating trade tensions, with US President Donald Trump recently imposing a 25 per cent tariff on India, along with an additional 25 per cent penalty for purchasing Russian oil, effectively raising the total tariff burden to 50 per cent.