
Shein and Temu prices to rise as US closes small parcel loophole
created: May 2, 2025, 1:36 p.m. | updated: May 3, 2025, 3:55 a.m.
Temu to stop selling goods from China directly to US customers14 hours ago Share Save Peter Hoskins & Charlotte Edwards Business reporters Share SaveGetty ImagesTemu has said it will stop selling goods imported from China in the US directly to customers from its platform.
ReutersChinese online retailers like Shein and Temu had benefited greatly from the loophole.
The suspension was quickly paused as customs inspectors, delivery firms and online retailers struggled to adapt to such a major change at short notice.
His administration said in April that when the new tariffs are added on to existing ones the levies on some Chinese goods could reach 245%.
Chinese online retailers have also benefited from similar rules in the UK and the European Union.
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