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šŸ”„Did Trump Really Stop Temu & Shein? Or Did He Just Make Them Stronger?

ā“Temu and Shein paused shipments. But are they now beating the system?

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Jul 13, 2025
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šŸ”„Greetings, Maritime Mavericks!

President Trump raised new tariffs on many Asian countries—some as high as 54%. He ended tax-free shipping for small international packages.

His main targets?

Temu and Shein—two of Amazon’s fastest-growing online rivals.

  • šŸ’„ Temu even stopped shipping from China to the U.S. in April.

  • šŸ’„ Experts said the two companies were badly hurt.

But just weeks later, both are back—with new strategies.

🧠 What’s really going on? Are they losing… or playing smarter?

  • Did Trump’s tariffs really hurt Temu and Shein?

  • So why are they still around?

  • Can they still sell cheaply?

  • Are U.S. shoppers still buying?

  • Could they bounce back stronger?

  • What about other countries—are they safe?

  • Is this bad for U.S. brands?

  • What about human rights and sustainability concerns?

  • What happens after August, when more tariffs may start?

  • What’s the big picture?

Below, we break it down in 10 key questions & answers—decide for yourself!

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ā“ Did Trump’s tariffs really hurt Temu and Shein?

šŸ“‰ Yes, short term. Their costs went up fast, and they lost their big price advantage.

ā“ So why are they still around?

šŸ—ļø They moved products to U.S. warehouses. That avoids new import taxes.

ā“ Can they still sell cheaply?

šŸ’° Not as cheap—but still cheaper than many U.S. brands. They cut costs everywhere.

ā“ Are U.S. shoppers still buying?

šŸ›’ Yes. With rising prices everywhere, people still want cheap options.

ā“ Could they bounce back stronger?

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