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Is Dropshipping Worth It After Tariffs Killed the $800 Duty-Free Loophole?

The $800 de minimis exemption is gone. Daily duty-free package volume dropped 85%. Here's what the tariff changes mean for dropshipping, print on demand, and which model actually works in 2026.

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