If you have been shopping on Temu or Shein, prepare yourself. The recent U.S. tariff changes are soaring. According to data compiled by Bloomberg News, Chinese e-commerce giants announced sharply rising prices, with some of them increasing by 377%. The price increase comes after the Donald Trump administration revoked a “minimum” waiver that previously allowed goods under $800 to enter the U.S. from mainland China and Hong Kong without duty. Representatives of Temu and Shein did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Shein’s price adjustment is obvious in various categories. Beauty and wellness products grew by 51% on average, home and kitchen supplies grew by 30%, and women’s clothing grew by 8%. According to Daily Beasts, the price of kitchen towels rose from $1.28 to $6.10 (up 377%) and the minced meat grinder rose from $2.91 to $9.02 (up 219%). Temu, owned by Chinese e-commerce company PDD Holdings, also raised prices, citing higher operating costs due to new tariffs.
These changes are part of a broader trend, with U.S. shoppers facing rising costs for imported goods. Eliminating the “minimum” rules and imposing higher tariffs undermine the business model of these fast-time retailers, resulting in higher prices for consumers. Explore our new tariff pricing tracker to track how tariffs affect popular products.
