The military commission has blocked border trade routes under the guise of combating illegal trade. The main border trade routes, namely the China route and the Thailand route, have been blocked. Trucks coming from the Chinese border are being stopped in Lashio. Trucks crossing the Thai border are being stopped in Hpa-an, a major trading hub in Karen State. The military is stopping all trucks coming from the border, causing problems for both traders and trucks.
In addition, a list of 35 items that are not allowed to be imported into the country has been leaked on social media. The list includes everything from bulldozers to tissues and hairpins to various consumer goods. If all these goods are not allowed to enter the country, Myanmar will return to the Stone Age.
