3 6 Ke·2025-04-30 03:51Group 1 - Temu has significantly increased prices for products shipped directly from China to U.S. consumers, with some items seeing price hikes of over 100% due to new import fees [1][5] - For example, a women's sandal priced at $13.2 incurs an additional $18.3 in import fees, raising the total cost to $32.5, which is approximately 2.5 times the original price [1][5] - The price increase is a response to the U.S. government's cancellation of the de minimis rule, which previously allowed small packages under $800 to be imported tax-free [5][6] Group 2 - Similar to Temu, the clothing e-commerce platform SHEIN has also implemented price increases in the U.S. market due to the same regulatory changes [5][6] - Both companies had previously relied on the low-value exemption to keep prices competitive, but the removal of this exemption necessitates a shift in their business models [6] - Temu is adapting by increasing the availability of products that can be shipped from U.S. warehouses, although these items are still primarily manufactured in China [6] Group 3 - Amazon sellers are also raising prices on Chinese products, with some indicating a need to increase prices by 50% due to new tariffs [7] - It is estimated that up to 70% of products sold on Amazon are manufactured in China, and the upcoming Prime Day event may be affected by these price increases [7] - Some sellers are opting out of participating in Prime Day or reducing their advertising expenditures in response to the changing cost structure [7]