New Zealand’s postal service stated it had suspended most deliveries to the United States, citing uncertainty over the influence of President Donald Trump’s looming tariffs.
NZ Post stated it had quickly suspended companies as of August 21 earlier than the U.S. 15% tariff takes impact on August 29.
Only restricted letters and necessary paperwork — resembling passports or authorized letters — could be delivered to the United States, stated a press release on the provider’s web site.
The transfer follows comparable steps taken by postal companies and mail carriers in India, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria and Denmark after the Trump administration stated that as of August 29 it will abolish a tax exemption on small packages coming into the United States.
The United States began imposing tariffs on overseas nations in April, however most are solely coming into drive this month after months of negotiations and delays.
NZ Post stated it was “working quickly” to make modifications to its service and that it hoped to resume deliveries as “soon as possible”.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon informed Radio New Zealand on Monday (August 25, 2025) there was confusion over the influence of the tariffs.
“As these postal organisations have worked out, they can’t guarantee what the tariff rate will be or cost, or how that will all work in practical terms,” Mr. Luxon stated.
“I’m sure NZ Post, along with its counterparts in other countries, will work with the U.S. to get clarity.”
