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I seem to remember reading that international postal unnions classify some countries, including China, as developing nations and getting subsidized air traffic
by oarfish 3y ago
I seem to remember reading that international postal unnions classify some countries, including China, as developing nations and getting subsidized air traffic conditions. Thus everyone else is effectively paying for their ability to ship goods worth only a few cents.
- hnick 3y agoI think this might be what you are talking about? Back in 2019 Trump issued an ultimatum (one of many) to the United Postal Union to get fairer rates for this in particular. It seems to have stuck so they're not quite as cheap as before. https://www.parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com/opinion/trumps-reform-of-upu-looks-set-to-stay.html https://www.parcelandpostaltechnologyinternational.com/opini...