It has requested WTO dispute consultations over the issue.
A reduction in Chinese exports to the US is expected to dampen Chinese demand for copper, zinc and iron ore, in particular.
SUNDAY UPDATE: Since this report was posted on Friday, November 8, it has been reported that the situation at the border has improved.
For the most part, e-commerce parcels shipped to the States originate in China.
Trump has proposed various tariff policies, including tariffs of up to 20% on all imports not out of China and 60% on Chinese goods.
Businesses from across the continent are showcasing their products at the world’s largest import trade expo this week.
They include onerous licensing requirements, long processing delays, inefficient customs procedures, subsidies, and technical barriers.
Employers lock out workers as wage and working condition negotiations reach deadlock.
Americans will lose more than $46 billion in annual spending power, according to a national retail federation study.
DHL eCommerce conducted the survey across 24 countries, recording the views of about 12 000 people.
The EU remains the largest market for local exports – importing some 83 000 tonnes.
For the first 10 months of the year, vehicle exports were 23.1% below the corresponding period in 2023.
