Shein did not respond to the request for comments. Temu said Friday that he had stopped sending China products directly to buyers from the United States.
The Chinese government has been encouraging national electronic commerce platforms to help small businesses sell to their national market. But, since Chinese consumers are prudent when spending, factories will be difficult to sell in the country as much as they export.
Han Junxiu, who sells novel socks in Shein and Temu, said he doubted that the US government could suddenly start charging tariffs on low -priced packages, which had been entering the United States at a rate of four million a day.
“I don’t think it’s so realistic,” said Han after closing his post at night at the Canton Fair, the Annual Export Fair of the Province.
Pijamadas teddy socks are some of its most popular products.
This is exactly the kind of things that Americans will continue to need to buy from Chinese companies, said Han. “Where else are they going to buy all this?” He asked.
Siyi Zhao He collaborated with research.
Meaghan Tobin It is based in Taipéi, and covers business and technology issues in Asia, with special attention to China.
