Temu ends importing products to U.S. amid tariff overhaul
Temu is no longer shipping goods directly from China to the U.S. Instead, it only displays listings for products available in U.S. warehouse.
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Temu ends importing products to U.S. amid tariff overhaul
Imagine ordering a $5 gadget online, only to see a $7 "import charge" tacked on at checkout. That’s the reality U.S. shoppers faced recently when buying from Temu. Now, the fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platform owned by PDD Holdings has shifted strategy in the face of U.S. tariffs. For years, Temu thrived by shipping affordable goods straight from China into the U.S. The company was able to do so because of the little-known tariffs rule that was available then. But a bold move by President Donald Trump has changed the policies, pushing Temu to rethink its entire shipping plan. Trump’s executive order scrapped the de minimis rule—a loophole that let shipments worth $800 or less slide into the U.S. without duties. On top of that, he’s slapped tariffs exceeding 100% on Chinese imports, with some climbing as high as 150%. The goal? Shield American businesses from a flood of cheap foreign goods. The fallout? Companies like Temu, Shein, and even Amazon are scrambling to adapt, and …
