US EditionTrump triples tariff that would affect Shein, Temu packages
- Donald Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on small parcels from China, affecting goods valued under $800 starting May 2, which will face a 30% tax and a minimum duty of $25.
- Tariffs could reach up to 150% after June 1, posing challenges to Chinese e-commerce exporters like Shein and Temu.
- Experts warned that the increased tariffs and the end of the de minimis loophole could limit product offerings for Shein in the U.S. market.
- Influencer Donna Leah expressed concern that the significant price increases could diminish interest in purchasing affordable items from Shein and Temu.
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Escalating trade war set to raise costs on Shein, Temu
Fast fashion could become more expensive for consumers as China-based retailers like Temu and Shien will no longer be able to ship goods to the U.S. cheaply due to the closing of a tariff loophole. Will this send shoppers to more sustainable fashion brands? NBC News’ Kathy Park reports.
In France alone, Temu and Shein account for 22% of the packages delivered by La Poste in 2024. The gradual closing of the doors of the American market obliges Chinese companies to set up more
President Trump Wallops China with Massive de minimis Tariff Increases - Mail Order Product Costs from China Will Skyrocket - The Last Refuge
Within the Executive Order modifying the April 2nd global reciprocal tariffs [SEE HERE] section #4, we note a massive increase in the duty fees for mailed products from China formerly shipped under ‘de minimis’ rules. REMINDER: The de minimis loophole comes from back in the 1930s. The idea back then was, say you went on […]
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