In the wake of tariffs on U.S. imports from China, e-commerce apps DHgate and Taobao are rapidly gaining traction among U.S. consumers. As TikTok videos reveal that many luxury goods are originally made in China before being marked up, shoppers are increasingly turning to these platforms to buy directly from manufacturers. This trend is reflected in the remarkable surge in Taobao's app downloads, which rose 514% over a month. Other apps like Alibaba.com are also climbing the charts, indicating a shift in consumer buying habits.
U.S. consumers are turning to Chinese e-commerce apps like DHgate and Taobao, capitalizing on viral TikTok content highlighting the origins of luxury goods.
The surge in downloads for Taobao, with a staggering 514% increase in April, underscores the growing consumer interest in bypassing inflated luxury brand prices.
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