Shares of global logistics giant FedEx Corp ( FDX ) are trading lower Monday afternoon amid escalating uncertainty in international trade. Here’s what investors need to know.

What To Know: Monday’s downturn follows the recent decision by the Trump administration to end the “de minimis” exemption, a rule that previously allowed goods valued at under $800 to be imported into the United States without incurring duties or taxes.

In a swift reaction, postal services across Europe and Asia, including those in Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy and South Korea, have suspended shipments to the U.S. The move has injected significant disruption into the global supply chain, creating a ripple effect across the logistics sector.

FedEx ( FDX ), a Memphis-based company that provides extensive air and ground package delivery services worldwide, has confirmed it will continue its U.S.-bound shipments. However, the company is not immune to the fallout.

The termination of the “de minimis” rule could also increase the complexity and cost of customs clearance for a vast number of low-value e-commerce shipments, a key market for FedEx ( FDX ).

The sudden regulatory change and the subsequent halt by national postal carriers have cast uncertainty over the predictability and volume of future international shipments. Investors are likely weighing concerns that the new tariff landscape could dampen cross-border e-commerce and create operational headwinds for logistics providers.

Price Action: According to data from Benzinga Pro, FDX shares are trading lower by 1.96% to $232.16 Monday afternoon. The stock has a 52-week high of $308.53 and a 52-week low of $194.30.

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How To Buy FDX Stock

By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for FedEx ( FDX ) – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.

Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of possible trading platforms here. Many will allow you to buy “fractional shares,” which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.

If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to “go short” a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a stock can be found at this resource. Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading – either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.

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