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Trump's Order Could Disrupt E-Commerce, Raise Prices

2/6/2025

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President Trump's latest executive orders threaten to shake up the e-commerce landscape by eliminating the de minimis exemption for goods under $800. This move could spell trouble for popular retailers like Temu and Shein, potentially resulting in soaring prices and longer delivery times for American shoppers, while jeopardizing the affordable business models that have made these brands so appealing.

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President Trump's latest executive orders threaten to shake up the e-commerce landscape by eliminating the de minimis exemption for goods under $800. This move could spell trouble for popular retailers like Temu and Shein, potentially resulting in soaring prices and longer delivery times for American shoppers, while jeopardizing the affordable business models that have made these brands so appealing.