Temu, the Chinese e-commerce platform, announced it will stop shipping products from China to the U.S. and will now utilize local warehouses to fulfill orders. This change is prompted by the closure of a loophole, known as the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed low-value Chinese goods to bypass import fees. Although this could lead to increased prices for consumers, Temu is adjusting its pricing strategy and has begun recruiting U.S. sellers to enhance local offerings amid concerns about safety and market fairness.
Temu has revamped its shipping practices, now fulfilling U.S. orders from local warehouses only, following the closure of a loophole that previously allowed duty-free imports from China.
The elimination of the de minimis exemption could increase consumer prices and disrupt businesses that relied on affordable imports from China, as noted by various stakeholders.
Some, including textile industry representatives, argued that the loophole had permitted unsafe Chinese goods to enter the American market without oversight, prioritizing consumer safety.
In response to the recent changes, Temu is working to recruit more U.S. sellers as part of its strategy to enhance local market presence and product offerings.
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