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Temu, Shein import taxes in response to Trump’s tariffs leave U.S. shoppers stunned
Read full article: Temu, Shein import taxes in response to Trump’s tariffs leave U.S. shoppers stunnedIf you’ve done any online shopping recently on platforms like Temu or Shein, you may have noticed prices are soaring — and not just for the items themselves. Several Chinese e-commerce retailers have begun tacking on steep import fees, some as high as 150%, leaving U.S. shoppers stunned at checkout.
China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they're raising prices due to tariffs
Read full article: China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they're raising prices due to tariffsChina-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week.
No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports
Read full article: No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese importsA notice to customers dazzled by the low-priced products on Chinese shopping apps: the days of getting trendy clothing, tools and gag gifts that cost less than lunch delivered to your door in 10 days are probably numbered.
Forever No More. Operator of mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection
Read full article: Forever No More. Operator of mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protectionForever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time and plans to close down its U.S. business as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies.
US Postal Service flip-flops on Hong Kong-China packages, lifting a ban imposed a day earlier
Read full article: US Postal Service flip-flops on Hong Kong-China packages, lifting a ban imposed a day earlierThe U.S. Postal Service is reversing course a day after placing a ban on all inbound packages from China and Hong Kong.
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell
Read full article: A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to ChappellVice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the most talked-about people this year.
Amazon launches an online discount storefront to better compete with Shein and Temu
Read full article: Amazon launches an online discount storefront to better compete with Shein and TemuAmazon has launched a low-cost online storefront featuring electronics, apparel and other products priced at under $20.
Shein sues Temu over copyright infringements as the legal feud between the two companies heats up
Read full article: Shein sues Temu over copyright infringements as the legal feud between the two companies heats upOnline fast-fashion giant Shein is suing its competitor Temu once again, accusing the China-founded shopping platform of stealing its designs, product images and engaging in other types of fraud.
Chinese e-retailer Temu files lawsuit in US against rival Shein, alleging antitrust violations
Read full article: Chinese e-retailer Temu files lawsuit in US against rival Shein, alleging antitrust violationsChinese e-commerce retailer Temu has filed a lawsuit accusing its rival Shein of violating U.S. antitrust law by blocking clothing manufacturers from working with Temu.
China's Shein hit with lawsuit citing RICO violations, a law originally used against organized crime
Read full article: China's Shein hit with lawsuit citing RICO violations, a law originally used against organized crimeChina’s fast fashion retailer Shein is facing a lawsuit that claims the clothing maker’s copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering.
Lawmakers ask SEC to assess Shein supply chain before IPO
Read full article: Lawmakers ask SEC to assess Shein supply chain before IPOA group of lawmakers are asking the Securities and Exchange Commission to stop an initial public offering by the fast fashion retailer Shein until it verifies it does not user forced labor from China's predominantly Muslim Uyghur population.