“Cheap goods” sold on Temu and Shein aren’t as cheap as they were 24 hours ago. On Friday, the two companies raised prices on many goods in advance of new tariffs set to take effect next week. The companies had informed shoppers of the coming price hikes last week.

It’s a confusing time to be a U.S.-based Shein shopper as President Donald Trump’s trade war with China escalates. This week, tariffs on most imports from the country are at 145 percent, but next week,

Price Hikes Due to Policy Changes: Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. consumers starting April 25, 2025, in response to the end of the "de minimis" tariff exemption, which previously allowed duty-free imports under $800.