Summary President Donald Trump’s tariffs will significantly impact Chinese e-commerce retailers by eliminating tax exemptions for shipments under $800. Starting May 2, packages from China that previously fell under the de minimis exemption face new tariffs of 120% or fees of $100-$200 per item. Secondhand retailer ThredUp applauds the changes, hoping consumers will choose sustainable alternatives to fast fashion. Chinese e-commerce sites Shein and Temu currently make up 17% of the US discount market. Experts suggest consumers will face either higher prices or longer shipping times
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