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In the news: Top headlines this week

US Postal Service U-turn on China parcels sows confusion among retailers, shippers. The U.S. Postal Service reversed a brief suspension on parcels from China and Hong Kong after President Trump ended the de minimis exemption, which allowed retailers like Temu and Shein to ship low-value packages duty-free. The move adds to growing uncertainty over Trump’s new 10% tariff on Chinese imports. [Reuters]

Target Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Its DEI Policy’s Risks as Investors Claim They Were Deceived. Target is facing a class action lawsuit from the City of Riviera Beach Police Pension Fund, alleging it misled investors about the risks of its DEI and ESG policies. The lawsuit follows Target's recent rollback of its DEI initiatives amid activist and consumer backlash. [Retail Wire]

UPS shares tank 14% after weak guidance, plan to slash Amazon deliveries by more than half. UPS shares dropped after announcing plans to cut Amazon deliveries by over half. CEO Carol Tome said the shift aims to make UPS more profitable, agile, and focused on high-growth market areas. [CNBC]

Bird flu spurs diner chain Waffle House to add 50-cent fee per egg. Waffle House is adding a 50-cent surcharge per egg due to the worst bird flu outbreak in a decade, which has driven egg prices to more than double since summer 2023. With Easter approaching, the shortage shows no signs of easing. [AP News]

Temu steers users to ‘local’ products after Trump shuts tax loophole. Temu is highlighting U.S.-shipped items in response to President Trump revoking the de minimis trade provision, which fueled its U.S. growth. The company has also added more U.S.-based sellers as lawmakers scrutinize the exemption. [CNBC]

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