Budget Retailers Shein and Temu Boost Prices as Trump Tariffs Bite

( NewsNation ) — The affordable retail stores Shein and Temu are following through on plans To increase prices because of President Trump’s tariffs, causing some items to nearly double in cost over the past few days.

Last week, the average cost of the leading 100 beauty and wellness items on Shein surged by 51%, as reported. Data gathered by Bloomberg News Some items experienced even sharper increases: a pack of 10 kitchen towels jumped by 377%, and eyebrow gel climbed almost 200%.

In the meantime, the Chinese retail app Temu seems to be transferring "almost all" of President Trump's new import duties directly to American shoppers. Bloomberg said The firm has begun including "import fees" that, in certain instances, surpass the worth of the item itself, as reported by Bloomberg and USA Today .

Shein, Temu might become pricier due to changes implemented under the Trump administration.

U.S. customers were preparing for the alterations following the moves by both corporations. announced plans To increase prices at the beginning of this month, both Shein and Temu released remarkably similar statements indicating that their operational costs had risen because of "recent alterations in international trade policies and duties."

The pricing adjustments began on April 25, just one week prior to the expiration of the "de minimis" threshold. This policy allowed shipments with lower values to bypass specific customs documentation and avoid duties when entering the nation.

Lawmakers on both sides of the political spectrum In recent years, they have advocated for changes to the de minimis provision, expressing concerns that this exemption facilitates the smuggling of drugs into the nation.

Trump eliminated the exception for products coming from China and Hong Kong. slapped a 145% tariff on many Chinese imports.

What items from Shein and Temu cost more money?

According to Bloomberg's examination of Shein, certain product categories experienced higher price increases compared to others. Home and kitchen items as well as toys witnessed an average increase exceeding 30% between April 24 and April 25. In contrast, the pricing for women’s apparel rose by approximately 8%.

Here are some significant price increases on Shein observed between April 24th and April 25th, as reported by Bloomberg:

Extra plush kitchen cleanup cloths: +377%
Brush for air conditioner gap with blinds: +219%
Manual chicken/meat shredder: +210%
Wax strips along with post-wax wipes: +205%
Naturally enhancing eyebrow gel: +199%
Collagen lip balm for preventing cracks: +180%
Ultra-fine blackhead extraction forceps: +168%
Eyelash shaper tool: +152%
Apply pressure to nail tips, shiny white: +150%
Glossy sweet mint matte eye pencil with pearlescent shine: 141%

At checkout, Shein has placed a banner stating, "All tariffs are incorporated into the cost you see. There will be no additional charges upon delivery."

What is DHgate? Fears of tariffs prompt Americans to turn to this Chinese platform.

Temu

It seems Temu is adopting a somewhat distinct strategy by adding import fees during the check-out process.

For instance, a versatile 14-in-1 power strip priced at $19.34 on Monday sees an increase to $48.32 once you add the $27.49 in import fees to your final cost.

Products brought into the U.S. might incur import fees," a message from Temu states during checkout. "These fees encompass all expenses related to customs procedures as well as payments made to customs officials on your behalf.

A portable steam iron listed on the site’s top-seller list was priced at $25.80; however, when accounting for approximately $32.10 in import fees, the total cost rises to around $60.

Nevertheless, many products on Temu’s bestseller list are sourced from local warehouses, thus avoiding extra import fees.

Shoppers have flooded the “TemuThings” Subreddits have recently been used as platforms for people to express their frustration. one post A user posted an image of their purchase receipt showing import taxes and commented, "Temu won’t be for me anymore. Best wishes to everyone dealing with these duties."

In another post, a user wrote Goodbye Temu, it was enjoyable while it lasted.

Neither Temu nor Shein promptly replied to NewsNation’s request for comment on Monday.

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