And even if production does move, it may be no quick fix, as Shein’s business model isn’t just about rock-bottom production costs. It’s also about ultra-fast reaction to consumer tastes.

According to economist Thiemo Fetzer, both Shein and Temu "built their entire business model" around exploiting this customs loophole. Rather than shipping orders in bulk, which would push them ...

has disrupted the business models of both platforms. The report says nearly 4 million parcels, most of them from China, enter the U.S. every day under this soon-to-be-ended exemption. Shein and ...

In separate but similar statements, Temu and Shein recently announced they will start hiking prices on Friday because trade barriers have "increased our operating expenses," with both vowing to ...

America has been the most important market for their wares, estimated to account for around 30% of Shein’s sales and 40% of Temu’s. Can their business model survive the breakdown of trade ...

The lack of this exemption poses a challenge to the business models of Temu and Shein, as well as other foreign low-cost retailers. Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South ...