If you stay running up your cart on Temu or SHEIN because the prices are too good to pass up, you might wanna check out now—’cause things are about to change.
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Temu and Shein, both founded in China, announce US price hikes due to tariffs—and yes, it’s officially going down next week. This Thursday, the two e-commerce giants said they plan to raise prices for U.S. customers in direct response to new tariff pressures coming out of Trump’s aggressive trade moves.
As we reported previously, Chinese goods are now getting smacked with up to 145% tariffs. In retaliation, Beijing has slapped a 125% tax on U.S. exports, igniting what many are calling a full-blown trade war. The tension? Real. And the impact? Already hitting your online shopping cart.
Shein’s Statement: Blame the Global Trade Rules
SHEIN dropped an official statement trying to ease the blow for its loyal customers:
“Thank you for your continued support. Since we began serving U.S. shoppers, our goal has been simple: to offer great fashion at affordable prices while creating a positive impact in the communities we serve. Due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs, our operating expenses have gone up. To keep offering the products you love without compromising on quality, we will be making price adjustments starting April 25, 2025.
Until April 25, prices will stay the same, so you can shop now at today’s rates. We stand ready to make sure your orders arrive smoothly during this time. We’re doing everything we can to keep prices low and minimize the impact on you. Our team is working hard to improve your shopping experience and stay true to our mission: making fashion accessible for everyone. Thank you again for being part of the SHEIN family.”
That’s their way of saying: shop now or pay more later. And honestly, they’re not wrong.
Temu Following Suit With Their Own Price Bump
Temu isn’t far behind either. They also confirmed that prices will also jump starting next week.
Now, Temu’s rise to fame came from selling everything from tech to press-on nails at jaw-droppin’ prices. But with the new tariffs hitting hard, even they gotta switch up the game.
Trump’s Tariff Moves: Strategy or Setback?
Donald Trump’s trade policies are back in full effect. He’s doubling down on tariffs with claims that it’ll “protect American industries” and make the country less dependent on foreign imports.
His supporters believe these moves could create more U.S. jobs by forcing companies and consumers to buy American. But for shoppers who depend on cheap goods from overseas—especially fast fashion—it’s feeling like a punishment.
Trump believes if you make foreign goods more expensive, people will either stop buying or shift to domestic brands. Whether that actually helps the economy or just makes life harder for broke and budget-conscious buyers is up for debate.
Unfortunately, this is just the start of the global impact as many Chines-funded companies will make the same announcement very soon.
