Episode
EU imposed €3 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein, Temu and AliExpres
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- World Business Report
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- Jul 1, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 536
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Summary
The European Union has introduced a customs charge of just over $3 on low value items bought outside of the bloc. We hear from the EU commission MP who explained us why these measures are so important. The US president Donald Trump made more than $1 billion last year, from business dealing in cryptocurrency. And the toxic pufferfish with razor sharp teeth that are invading the waters around Greece, causing a huge problem for the country's fishing industry. Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Naomi Rainey