UK marketplace sellers face ‘second Brexit’ hit from Trump’s US import rules End of ‘de minimis’ policy for Chinese goods also expected to hit bigger online fashion retailers such as Asos and Boohoo The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
UK urged to close tax loophole to prevent ‘massive influx’ of Shein and Temu goods Campaigners and retailers say Britain should follow US and EU in phasing out exemption on duties for low-value parcels The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025
Shein, Temu Face Cost Of Adapting To New US Customs Rules US tariffs on Chinese imports and the closing of a customs loophole will wreak disruption on the business models of e-commerce giants Shein and Temu, with consumers potentially bearing the brunt of the cost, analysts say. International Business Times · Feb 6, 2025
China tariffs may have widespread effect The tariffs could cause chaos in the automobile and fast fashion industries Salon · Feb 6, 2025
US Postal Service resumes accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong hours after saying it wouldn't Move followed US introduction of tariffs on Chinese imports and removal of long-standing duty-exemption rule, but is no longer in effect TechRadar · Feb 5, 2025
EU Seeks New Import Fee On E-commerce Packages The European Commission announced Wednesday it would seek to impose new fees on e-commerce imports, as part of efforts to tackle a surge of "harmful" products into the bloc -- the bulk of them from China. International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025
EU to tighten checks on goods sold by sites such as Shein and Temu European Commission also urges EU lawmakers to phase out exemption on customs duties for parcels under €150 The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025
USPS reverses order suspending packages from Hong Kong and China amid Trump trade war U.S. president says he’s in ‘no hurry’ to defuse the new trade war between Washington and Beijing The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025
U.S. Postal Service reverses decision to stop accepting packages from China, after Trump ends ‘de minimis’ exemption used by Temu and Shein Chinese packages under $800 were exempt from tariffs owing to the “de minimis” exemption, now ended under new U.S. rules that came into effect Tuesday. Fortune · Feb 5, 2025
Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of products The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025
‘I can’t order 100 pieces of junk for $15?’: How Trump’s tariff will hit fast-fashion devotees The 10% levy on goods imported from China closes a loophole used by Temu and Shein. Experts say it may only tighten their grip on Americans The Guardian - US · Feb 4, 2025
Temu’s owner sheds billions in value over fears about a little-known element in Trump’s trade crackdown The elimination of the so-called de minimis trade rule could wreak havoc on Temu, Shein, and other direct-from-China merchants. Fortune · Feb 3, 2025
Temu, Shein, and Amazon to be held liable by the EU for dangerous and illegal products they sell, report says A high number of “products that are unsafe, counterfeit, or otherwise noncompliant leads to serious safety and health risks,” the draft proposal said, per the FT. Fortune · Feb 3, 2025
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International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025 US To Tighten Trade Rules To Hit Low-cost China Shipments The United States unveiled a new rule Friday to tighten an exemption allowing low-value imports to enter the country duty-free, taking aim at Chinese shipments that might be benefiting from it.
TechRadar · Jan 17, 2025 TikTok among six tech firms under fire for sending Europeans' personal data to China Temu, Xiaomi, AliExpress, Shein, WeChat, and TikTok are in breach of EU laws, say experts. Here's what we know so far.
Pedestrian.tv · Jan 17, 2025 Aussie Billionaire Calls On Government To Investigate Shein & Temu: ‘It’s A Real Worry’ I think it’s worth an investigation."
International Business Times · Jan 16, 2025 Chinese Apps Including TikTok Hit By Privacy Complaints In Europe Prominent Austria-based privacy campaign group NOYB (None of Your Business) said it has lodged six complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi -- in its first such action against Chinese companies.
The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025 Amazon is no longer a retail site for customers but a service platform for its sellers Since its founding in 1994, Amazon has undergone exponential growth. Initially an online bookstore, the company has evolved into a global e-commerce powerhouse. Yet its reach extends far beyond retail. Amazon is also a dominant force in technology infrastructure (Amazon Web Services, or AWS), digital entertainment (Prime Video, Twitch, Kindle),…
Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025 MPs ‘horrified’ after Shein dodges questions over forced labour The fast fashion retailer was quizzed by the Business and Trade Committee amid reports of plants for a UK stock market float.
Pedestrian.tv · Jan 7, 2025 8 Y.O. Qld Girl Suffers Serious Burns After Temu Jumper Caught On Fire ‘In A Split Second’ Anyone who has purchased the product has been instructed to stop use immediately and is entitled to a refund.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024 The year in stuff – from chicken wine to cucumbers and mini mullets Did you make and trade a friendship bracelet? Invest in a Stanley cup? What we wore, used and shared in 2024
The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024 Change management shows us how we all can become climate leaders ’Tis the season for resolutions, and if yours are all about reducing your impact on the planet then you may find yourself at loggerheads this holiday season with friends whose 2025 goals are a bit less green.
TechRadar · Dec 16, 2024 These are the most downloaded iPhone and iPad apps of 2024 – including a controversial top free choice Apple has revealed the most popular apps and games for iPhone and iPad–and there are a few surprises.
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024 Shopping and Roblox named among most popular Apple App Store downloads of 2024 Temu and Shien were named the most popular free iPhone app downloads of the year in the UK.