Core Insights - The article discusses the urgency and challenges faced by U.S. retailers in preparing for the upcoming holiday season, particularly Christmas, due to tariff fluctuations and reliance on imports from China [1][2][4]. Group 1: U.S. Retailers and Import Challenges - U.S. retailers are under pressure to place orders early for holiday products, with some needing to start production as early as May or June to avoid empty shelves during peak shopping periods [1][4]. - A significant portion of holiday inventory, such as artificial Christmas trees and decorations, is sourced from China, with 95% of Aldik Home's inventory coming from Chinese suppliers [1][2]. - Tariff changes have created uncertainty for U.S. retailers, with potential increases in costs leading to fears of inflated prices for consumers, such as a Christmas tree potentially rising from $1,000 to $2,500 [5][6]. Group 2: Tariff Adjustments and Market Response - In May, a temporary agreement was reached to lower tariffs by 115%, providing some relief to U.S. retailers as they prepare for the holiday season [4][6]. - The current tariff rate for small goods is approximately 30%, which is similar to levels before April, allowing for a recovery in export volumes to 60%-70% of previous levels [6][12]. - The 90-day tariff window allows U.S. retailers to place orders without incurring excessive tariffs, which is crucial for maintaining inventory levels for the Christmas season [6][7]. Group 3: Impact on Cross-Border E-commerce - Cross-border e-commerce companies are experiencing significant impacts from tariff changes, with larger firms able to absorb costs better than smaller companies [10][12]. - The cancellation of favorable tariff policies for small packages has raised concerns among U.S. consumers regarding the final prices of imported goods, as tariffs on small packages have increased from 0% to 54% [9][10]. - Smaller e-commerce firms are struggling with reduced sales, highlighting the disparity in how different-sized companies are affected by tariff fluctuations [10][12]. Group 4: Product-Specific Insights - The article notes that while Christmas-related products are in high demand, other categories like toys are seeing increased inquiries post-tariff adjustments, although order placements remain cautious [12]. - The competitive landscape in the Christmas goods market is intensifying, with manufacturers offering significant discounts and promotional strategies to attract buyers [12][13]. - Innovations in product quality, such as enhanced details in Christmas decorations, are being pursued by manufacturers to differentiate themselves in a challenging market [12].

"以往我们都是过完春节，也就是2、3月份开始接单，而今年1月份就有订单过来，还有一些客户在去年 圣诞节过后就下了今年的订单。"说起今年义乌圣诞用品订单情况，义乌市圣诞用品行业协会秘书长蔡 勤亮了如指掌，"最近三年，义乌整个圣诞用品行业接单的趋势就是越来越早。" "新工厂和老工厂的仓库目前都处于'爆仓'状态。"任子玉表示，"现在唯一的解决方案，就是租一些外协 仓库来缓解'爆仓'压力。预计这种情况要到10月才能得到一些缓解。" 仓库"爆仓"是订单生产进入旺季的反映，也是出货高峰期来临的印证。 接单时间为何越来越早？记者采访多家企业了解到，近几年，受国内外多种因素的影响，外商逐渐形成 了提前下单的习惯，这两年的订单，一年比一年来得早。此外，最近几年，海运费用不断上涨，很多外 商想避开出货高峰期，要求提前出货，避免海运费上涨带来的商品成本增加。 从圣诞用品行业本身特性来看，蔡勤亮分析："圣诞用品行业属于劳动密集型行业，很多产品需要大量 的人力才能完成。如果下单晚，产品产能跟不上，就无法接单。另外，不同于其他日用品可以整年接单 销售，圣诞用品行业季节性很强，大量订单需要在圣诞节前的两个月交付到客户手里，否则就会错过上 ...

日前，义乌国际商贸城迎来了一年一度的圣诞用品订购旺季，订单量不减反增，显示出全球市场对"义 乌制造"的高度依赖。 义乌凭借完整的圣诞用品生产、销售、包装产业链，涵盖圣诞玩具、圣诞树、圣诞服饰、圣诞灯饰等品 种，且新品开发速度快，成为全球采购商的一站式采购目的地。许多经营户还借助AI技术制作视频， 通过电商平台拓展市场。 此外，加拿大零售商卢克·塞里恩等国际买家正绕过美国中间商，直接与中国供应商建立联系，以应对 贸易紧张局势和关税难题，这种变化也为义乌带来了更多直接订单。 义乌圣诞用品出口的持续增长，不仅反映了中国制造的竞争力，也体现了全球市场对"中国方案"的高度 认可。未来，随着义乌在跨境电商等领域的进一步拓展，其全球影响力有望持续扩大。 （文馨） 据义乌国际商贸城经营商户介绍，今年客户的下单时间比往年大幅提前，往年通常在4月份开始出货， 而今年从2、3月份便已进入出货阶段，工厂的订单已经排到6月初。在当地一家工艺制品生产企业，工 人们正加紧生产圣诞球等装饰品，生产负责人表示，春节后订单逐渐增加，企业已提前进入生产旺季。 国际贸易局势的复杂性并未阻碍义乌的出口增长。许多外商不仅加大了采购量，还亲自来到义乌挑选 ...

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