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An executive order set for May 2nd will close the "de minimis" loophole that allowed shipments under $800 from China and Hong Kong to enter the U.S. duty-free. This change targets e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, which ship roughly 4 million packages daily. Proponents of the order argue it will curb the flow of illegal fentanyl and address unfair competition for U.S. textile manufacturers.
Fentanyl Crisis Decline, CDC Data, Market Saturation
New research from the University of North Carolina and the CDC indicates a 24 percent drop in fatal drug overdoses nationwide. While some attribute the decline to policy, others suggest the market for fentanyl has peaked because a significant portion of the high-risk user population has already succumbed to the drug.
The show continues its value-for-value segment by thanking individual producers for their financial support and birthday messages. Notable mentions include Nils Bonnaker from Hamburg, a progressive minister from Canada who "walked away" from the left, and several producers celebrating birthdays for their children and spouses. The hosts also performed "de-douching" rituals for first-time donors.
