International Cross-Border E-Commerce Challenged by New US Legislation

International cross-border e-commerce may be under threat as de minimis shipments are challenged by new US legislation.

US Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), chairman of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, announced new legislation on Jan 18 that could impact such e-commerce providers as JD.com, Taobao, and Suning.  Blumenauer’s press release noted …