Tariffs Mean Temu And Shein Customers Will Pay More In the United States Next Week

The ongoing confusion caused by the United States’ current tariff situation has a new victim following the news that Temu and Shein are increasing their prices for customers in the United States.

The companies, famous for selling cut-price products shipped out of China, will start to make changes to their prices starting April 25, thanks to “global trade rules and tariffs.”

United States President Donald Trump previously increased tariffs on goods imported from China to 145%. The Verge notes that the administration has even gone so far as to suggest that imports of electric vehicles and some other products could see tariffs increase to 245%.

The new price hikes come after a move that means products that cost under $800 will no longer be able to avoid tariffs.

The US is also getting rid of the de minimis exemption that allowed products valued under $800 to avoid tariffs, something Shein and Temu have relied on for years. Now, both companies, which sell everything from cheap clothing to toys, electronics, and home products, will no longer be able to take advantage of the exemption starting May 2nd.