Trump, De Minimis

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What is de minimis? Trump is coming after this obscure loophole that made Chinese goods cheaper
Trump's tariff war includes an executive order that could make shopping on e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu a lot more expensive.
What’s the De Minimis Tariff Loophole Trump Is Closing?
A Latin term that used to be little-known outside the world of customs brokers has become the stuff of headlines. That’s thanks to US President Donald Trump signing an executive order on April 2 to close a tariff loophole for “de minimis” merchandise from China and Hong Kong.
De minimis trade loophole that boosted Chinese online retailers to end May 2
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order shutting the de minimis trade loophole, effective May 2.

Trump, Temu

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Why Temu's bargain prices are about to hit a tariff wall
Trump is closing the de minimis loophole. Here's how this policy change will impact Chinese imports - and your wallet.
How Trump’s order to end a tariff loophole could impact Shein and Temu
Shein and Temu rapidly expanded in the U.S. using the de minimis provision to deliver ultra-cheap fast-fashion items from China.
Trump rule change could make Shein, Temu more expensive
Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to end the so-called “de minimis” exemption on merchandise from China and Hong Kong. The rule allowed companies to avoid import taxes and certain customs paperwork on packages worth $800 or less.
Trump Ends Popular ‘De Minimis’ Trade Exemption for China Used by Shein, Temu
President Trump is cracking down on a popular tariff exemption for goods from China that allowed small shipments to avoid ...
Tariffs could make Shein and Temu products more expensive: Here's why
Cheap clothing and products from Shein, Temu and other Chinese online retailers could soon get more expensive. The White ...
The end of the de minimis exemption is already badly hurting some of China's biggest e-commerce sites
Donald Trump ended de minimis tariff exemptions for packages up to $800 from China and Hong Kong. The rule loophole ...
The Era of Cheap and Plentiful Crap Is Ending
The de minimis loophole enabled discount e-commerce sites like Temu and SHEIN to ship goods to the U.S. without paying hefty ...
PDD’s Temu likely most impacted by raised tariffs, says Citi
Citi analyst Alicia Yap tells investors in a research note that PDD‘s (PDD) Temu is likely to be the most impacted by raised ...
No more cheap skirts: Trump ends tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports
An executive order the president signed Wednesday will eliminate the “de minimis provision” for goods from China and Hong ...
Trump’s tariffs may make your Shein and Temu orders more expensive. Here’s why.
The administration is shutting down the “de minimis” loophole, which could affect businesses ranging from Etsy sellers to ...
Shein, Temu may be more expensive under Trump rule change
President Donald Trump is eliminating a trade loophole that allows budget retailers like Shein and Temu to avoid tariffs on ...