'I freaked out and spent $400 online': US consumers on cheap shipping changes

** Some US shoppers are feeling the pinch—and panic—after new rules eliminated tariff exemptions for cheap online purchases shipped from abroad. One shopper admitted to splurging $400 in a frenzy before the changes kicked in, fearing higher costs ahead. The article highlights how everyday consumers are scrambling to adjust to these shifts, which could make budget-friendly hauls from overseas sellers a thing of the past.