Online shoppers are facing a significant price hike due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods. Retailers like Temu have started adding import charges, often more than doubling the cost of items shipped to the U.S. The tariffs, set at 145%, have eliminated the de minimis exemption for shipments valued under $800, effective May 2.
American customers are expressing dissatisfaction as their orders increase dramatically in cost. For instance, a $28 purchase on Temu now costs $71, and a $38 order has risen to $94. Shein is also affected, though it sometimes opts to remove products rather than raise prices. Some users are exploring workarounds, such as shipping goods through third countries with lower tariffs.
Trump insists negotiations with China are ongoing for a better trade deal, but Chinese officials deny any talks are happening. If no agreement is reached, inflated prices will persist, and experts predict store shelves may become emptier in the coming weeks. There is speculation that tariffs could be reduced to 65%, though uncertainty remains about future trade deals with other nations.
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