The Trump administration has implemented tariff reforms that end the de minimis exemption, leading to potential confusion and increased costs in online shopping. Experts warn that these changes could make products significantly more expensive, especially for goods sourced from China. For instance, a synthetic fiber dress may face multiple layers of tariffs and fees, affecting its final price to consumers. This could further challenge ecommerce operations and alter the US shopping landscape, especially for affordable Chinese ecommerce brands like Temu and Shein.
This is the administration's version of moving fast and breaking things, citing one of the core tenets of startup culture.
A woman's dress made of synthetic fiber shipped from China through de minimis will now be subject to a regular 16 percent tariff.
If the dress that was $5 now cost $5.50 or $15? That we don't know.
If that changes, the ecommerce landscape and consumer behavior in the US may change significantly as well.
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