Customers of budget retailers like Shein and Temu in the U.S. are expressing frustration as recent changes in trade policies lead to significant price hikes on popular items. With the closure of the de minimis trade loophole, consumers are seeing prices increasing by as much as 377%, doubling costs on certain items due to new tariffs imposed on imports from China. Retailers are preparing for a chaotic market, as many are forced to adapt their pricing strategies to remain competitive. The ramifications of these tariffs not only affect shopping habits but also pose a threat to the businesses themselves, with Shein considering restructuring in response to the pressure on its pricing and potential impacts on its forthcoming IPO. Shoppers are now looking for ways to navigate these rising costs as e-commerce platforms attempt to mitigate the effects of tariffs.