“Due to the fact that our operating costs have increased significantly, We have to correct the priceTo still be able to offer products that you love without lowering their quality, “we read in the SHEIN.
This is a response to the decision of Donald Trump, who imposed duties in the amount of 145 percent last week. for goods imported from China. Beijing answered quickly, introducing his own customs tariffs of 125 percent. for goods produced in the USA.
Both Shein and this promised their customers in the US the last eight days of shopping at low prices.
“Until April 25, prices will remain unchanged, so you can shop now at today's rates. We have collected supplies and we are ready to get your orders without problems during this period” – we read in a statement.
Shein, known for massively produced cheap clothing, and that, offering many products from electronics to household items, has long been the target of Trump's policy. It was particularly loud about using their so -called De minimis gaps, allowing duty -free imports of packages worth below $ 800. Thanks to this gap, millions of packages went to the USA without customs and taxes.
On April 9, Trump signed an executive regulation, which imposes 120 % Tax for small shipments (below $ 800) from China, Hong Kong and Makau. Additionally, From May 2 to June 1, the postal fee for each item in such shipments is expected to increase to $ 100, and from June 1 to $ 200. for art.
On Wednesday, Hong Kong's post reported that it temporarily suspend the delivery of goods from the USA and shipments from Hong Kong to the United States. The official announcement indicated that this decision was made in response to “unjustified, intimidating and abusing the US system.
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The article is a translation with American Business Insider edition.
