Tariffs Hit Texas Consumers: Michelle Schulz on KRLD Radio
- Schulz Trade Law
- Aug 30
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Tariffs Hit Texas Consumers:
Michelle Schulz on KRLD Radio
August 26, 2025
Dallas trade attorney Michelle Schulz explains how the rollback of duty-free imports will raise costs and disrupt shipments for Texas consumers and businesses.
A New Era for Online Shopping
Beginning Friday, August 29, 2025, Americans will pay more for goods shipped from overseas. The Trump administration’s new rule eliminates the $800 de minimis exemption, which since 2016 allowed most small packages to enter the U.S. without duties.
On KRLD Radio in Dallas–Fort Worth, international trade attorney Michelle Schulz explained the impact clearly:
“If I import something through FedEx, FedEx will add a charge to my list of fees and charges, and that charge will be duty.”
In other words, purchases that once slid through customs will now carry new costs — hitting both families and small businesses across Texas.
What Changes on August 29
Duty-free threshold slashed: Items under $100 will remain duty-free, but everything above that amount will now be taxed.
Global shipping disruption: Postal services in Switzerland, Japan, Australia, India, New Zealand, the UK, and other parts of Europe have already announced they will suspend parcel shipments to the United States in response.
China hit first: The rule was applied to Chinese imports in May 2025, but now it expands worldwide.
For Texas shoppers, this means that everything from a $150 pair of shoes to a $500 laptop will now carry additional costs.
Texas Families and Businesses Brace for Impact
KRLD’s coverage underscored the real-world consequences for local consumers:
Families will pay more for everyday imports, from clothing to electronics.
Small businesses relying on overseas suppliers will see new fees added to shipping invoices.
Online retailers may experience supply disruptions as international postal services stop U.S. deliveries.
What was once a seamless global shopping system could soon feel fractured, with fewer affordable options for Texans.
Expert Guidance for a Shifting Trade Landscape
While many are focusing on consumer sticker shock, the broader concern is compliance and business planning. With imports over $100 now facing tariffs, companies must quickly adapt:
Audit supply chains to understand where new duties apply.
Plan for increased costs in pricing strategies.
Evaluate customs processes to avoid penalties as reporting requirements tighten.
If you are a Texas consumer, retailer, or importer concerned about the new tariffs and shipping disruptions, now is the time to act.
👉 Contact Schulz Trade Law at schulztradelaw.com for expert advice on:
Managing duty costs
Navigating compliance challenges
Building resilient trade strategies for the months ahead
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