US President Donald Trump is imposing a tariff hike on packages valued at more than $800 from low-cost Chinese retailers Temu and Shein. The move will affect foreign online retailers that have benefited from the “de minimis” exemption, which allowed them to sell cheap items without tariffs.
The Trump administration has closed one trade loophole for cheap Chinese goods but is now tripling a planned levy on shipments under $800. This change will impact Temu and Shein’s pricing strategies as they adapt to the new tariff rules. The affected retailers plan to raise prices in response to the increased duties.
The exemption, which was introduced as part of a trade deal, allowed foreign online retailers to sell items worth up to $800 without facing tariffs. However, this loophole has been exploited by many Chinese retailers, including Temu and Shein.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/29/temu-shein-price-increaes-tariffs-trump