Core Viewpoint - Shein has significantly raised prices on various products in the U.S. market, with some items seeing increases of up to 377%, in response to new small package tariffs set to take effect [2][3][4]. Price Changes - The average price of the top 100 best-selling beauty and health products increased by 51% from the previous day, with several items doubling in price [3]. - Home, kitchen, and toy products saw an average price increase of over 30%, with specific items like a 10-piece kitchen towel set experiencing a price surge of 377% [3][4]. - Women's clothing prices rose by 8%, with the average price of the top 100 women's apparel items increasing from $8.68 to $9.06, a rise of over 4% [4][11]. Tariff Impact - The U.S. government's decision to eliminate the low-value exemption for small packages will impose tariffs of up to 120% on various goods from e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu [4]. - Starting May 2, an additional fee of $100 will be charged for each package sent to the U.S., which will increase further after June 1 [4]. - In anticipation of these tariff changes, U.S. consumers have been stockpiling various products, leading to a sales rebound for Shein and Temu in March and early April [8]. Market Response - Shein's overall prices in the U.S. increased by approximately 10% between April 24 and 26, with 7 out of 50 sampled items being removed from the market during this period [8][11]. - In contrast, Shein's prices in the UK remained stable, with no items being delisted [8]. Broader Economic Context - The price increases reflect a trend where e-commerce platforms are beginning to pass on new import costs to U.S. consumers, as indicated by Shein's actions [5]. - The Federal Reserve is monitoring the impact of tariffs on inflation, with officials expressing caution regarding the potential economic effects [13][14].
美国突发!最高涨价377%!
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-04-27 16:15