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Temu and Shein Raise Prices before 120% U.S. Tariffs Begin in May 2025
April 25, 2025
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The US Postal Service (USPS) has temporarily halted the acceptance of international parcels from China and Hong Kong, a move that could significantly impact major e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu.
While USPS did not provide a specific reason for the suspension, it confirmed that letter mail will continue to be accepted.
This decision follows President Trump’s recent executive order, which eliminated the “de minimis” exemption, a policy that previously allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the US duty-free and without inspections.
The change is expected to disrupt the flow of millions of low-cost shipments from China, a key factor in the success of fast-fashion and budget e-commerce platforms.
Beijing has responded to Trump’s new 10% tariffs with a series of countermeasures, including:
With these escalating trade tensions, US-China relations are heading into another phase of economic conflict, with e-commerce, energy, and technology sectors caught in the crossfire.
Source: CNN