The US Postal Service says it has temporarily suspended the acceptance of international parcels from China and Hong Kong until further notice. It did not provide a reason for the suspension, but said in a statement Tuesday the flow of letters will not be affected.

Government had expressed ‘strong disapproval’ of temporary suspension along with US’ imposition of an extra 10 per cent tariff on the city’s products.

The United States Postal Service announced Tuesday night that it is temporarily suspending accepting packages sent from China and Hong Kong until further notice. The suspension is effective immediately,