Amid significant changes in U.S. trade policy, Temu has decided to stop shipping products directly from China to American consumers to avoid the repercussions of new tariffs. This decision comes as the Trump administration closes a key de minimis tariff loophole, leading to a massive increase in import charges — in some cases, by up to 145%. As a result, companies like Shein are also raising prices, with some items seeing increases as high as 377%. Consumers in the U.S. are already feeling the impact of these changes, facing higher costs for goods previously available at lower prices. Meanwhile, China has indicated a willingness to discuss trade talks, but it demands the cancellation of these tariffs, setting the stage for further tensions in trade relations.