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Temu adds ‘import charges' after Trump tariffs
PDDPDD(PDD) TechCrunch·2025-04-28 18:18

Group 1 - Temu is implementing import charges of approximately 145% due to President Trump's tariffs on goods from China [1][2] - The import fees are exceeding the cost of products, with some prices more than doubling; for instance, a summer dress priced at 18.47willcost18.47 will cost 44.68 after adding 26.21inimportcharges[1]Sheinhasalsoincreasedpricesbutisnotapplyinganimportcharge,indicatingadifferentpricingstrategy[1]Group2ThepricehikesforU.S.customerswereannouncedbyTemuandSheinafewweekspriortoApril25,inresponsetothetariffs[2]The14526.21 in import charges [1] - Shein has also increased prices but is not applying an import charge, indicating a different pricing strategy [1] Group 2 - The price hikes for U.S. customers were announced by Temu and Shein a few weeks prior to April 25, in response to the tariffs [2] - The 145% tariff on Chinese products and the termination of a customs exemption for goods under 800 have significantly disrupted the business models of both Temu and Shein [2]