- The Trump administration is ending the “de minimis” tax exemption, which previously allowed cheap imports—mainly from China—to avoid U.S. tariffs.
The change will hit e-commerce giants like Shein, Temu, and Amazon Haul, potentially raising prices for shoppers by up to 30%.
The move is part of Trump’s broader tariff push to boost domestic production and crack down on Chinese imports.
Shein, Temu, and Amazon Haul orders set to get pricier as U.S. closes import tax loophole
The change will hit e-commerce giants, raising prices for shoppers by up to 30%
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