Hey there! Have you ever ordered something online and had to wait for it to arrive? 📦
Recently, there was a little glitch (a technical problem) in the U.S. Customs system. That’s the big computer system that helps with all the packages and shipments coming into the United States from other countries, like China.
This glitch caused some confusion with shipments that were supposed to come in without extra fees called tariffs. Tariffs are kind of like taxes that countries put on goods that come from other places. But because of the glitch, some shipments that shouldn’t have had these extra fees were being held up!
But don’t worry! After about 10 hours, the smart people at U.S. Customs fixed the problem. Now, all those shipments can get back on track and arrive safely.
Isn’t technology amazing? Sometimes it can be tricky, but there are always people working hard to keep things running smoothly! 😊
Reference(s):
U.S. Customs fixes glitch after failing to update duties for some
cgtn.com
