On September 11, US Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) will lead a press conference to demand President Biden use executive authority to close the de minimis loophole. The loophole allows four million daily packagesmostly from Chinato enter the US without inspection, bypassing taxes, tariffs, and penalties on banned goods, including those made with forced labor.
Over 100 House Democrats have signed a letter urging Biden to act after Republicans blocked legislative efforts. The loophole is increasingly exploited by criminals, including drug cartels, to import dangerous goods like fentanyl, posing a significant threat to American consumers.
Speakers include leaders from Shatterproof, the National Association of Police Organizations, the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), and Rethink Trade.
