Germany —  Germany/Deutsche Post is expected to extend DDU acceptance until October 31 and Deutsch Post is expected to issue a UPU circular with updated information in the coming days.

Eritrea — USPS to resume service August 7 

Italy – Expect delivery delays due to

Spain – wildfires impacting postal services. Please expect delivery delays.

France – wildfires and impacts on postal service

Canada – Wildfires are interrupting delivery. Please expect delivery delays.

Lebanon UPU indicates a resumption of postal services across all Lebanese territories with the exception of

• Venezuela – USPS will suspend service indefinitely to Venezuela effective tomorrow due to lack of air transportation.
• China – typhoon affecting southeastern coastal areas

USPS new rates and classification changes take effect July 12 –market-dominant price changes, including for FCMI, and domestic package services (including some classification changes), as well as

Parcel import changes in Europe:  Elimination of the EU de miminis exemption:

As of July 1, 2026, the European Union has ended the €150 de minimis customs duty exemption for low-value imports. Small parcels shipped directly to consumers from outside the EU now face a flat €3 customs duty per declaration line, with extra handling fees and product data tracking rolling out later in the year.