CNBC
Chinese bargain retailer Temu changed its business model in the U.S. as the Trump administration’s new rules on low-value shipments took effect Friday.
In recent days, Temu has abruptly shifted its website and app to only display listings for products shipped from U.S.-based warehouses. Items shipped directly from China, which previously blanketed the site, are now labeled as out of stock.
Temu made a name for itself in the U.S. as a destination for ultra-discounted items shipped direct from China, such as $5 sneakers and $1.50 garlic presses. It’s been able to keep prices low because of the so-called de minimis rule, which has allowed items worth $800 or less to enter the country duty-free since 2016.
The loophole expired Friday at 12:01 a.m. EDT as a result of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in April… More
That puts them on the same playing field as Amazon and Walmart.
… and Harbor Freight, Home Depot and about 100 other internet retailers and big box stores.
Amazon is just TEMU with a markup.
For giggles, I look for vendors or the same make on other webstores and clearly, Amazon sellers (same company) are using the same photos on TEMU and selling them for less. Same “quality” too.
BTW, you people on ebay selling discontinued shampoo for 34 dollars… Really?