- cross-posted to:
- technology@lemmy.zip
- cross-posted to:
- technology@lemmy.zip
- Temu and Shein will be getting more expensive come 25th April 2025.
- The companies are blaming increases to their operating expenses thanks to sweeping export tariffs from the US.
- Other international companies will likely be increasing their prices in the coming months, including for South Africans.
Trump did end the de minimis rule. The executive order was made April 2nd; the loophole closes May 2nd. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/03/de-minimis-trade-loophole-to-end-may-2-white-house-says.html