Temu, a Chinese-based online retailer, has begun adding “import fees” to orders sent to the United States in recent days, often more than doubled costs. All of these allegations are attributed to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. American customers are not satisfied with this.
“I haven't kept up with the news or what's going on yet?!!! I've ordered a lot for my daughter's wedding in the past month. What am I missing??” asked a Redditor during a discussion on Temu's price on Monday.
The commenter was ridiculed for ignoring Trump's tariffs, but later clarified that they knew the tariffs were coming. Given that both have changed so frequently since Trump's announcement on April 2's “Liberation Day”, they just don't know the timing and the exact percentage. It's a reasonable confusion because Trump has caused so much chaos and a lot of confusion and confusion with his constant inclusion of tariffs.
For now, Trump's tariffs on goods are 145%, which at first glance may not be a retailer's problem. That's because the goods that are valued below $800 were previously allowed to avoid tariffs exempted under de Minimis. But Trump has promised to close the vulnerability on May 2, meaning sellers on Temu are now starting to increase the 145% tax on their shipments to the U.S.
“It’s bullshit,” a commenter about R/Temuthings wrote in a screenshot, with $28 buying rising to $71.
“No, I'm out,” another wrote, showing how their $38 order turned into $94.
Customers of Fast fashion giant Shein are also working to change these changes, although the company's Subreddit notes, higher than the price. It seems that Shein sometimes chooses to pull only the product instead of trying to send something at a higher price.
R/Aliexpress users also posted screenshots of the shocking shopping cart. In one article, users showed they purchased some glitter fabric rolls that ranged from $20 to $72.
Others are publishing possible solutions, including those that may allow Americans to ship things to third countries that are lower tariffs, so in between, so the goods don't look like they actually come from China.
Most people seem frustrated by the tariffs, and users write obsessive for their favorite services.
“rest in peace [AliExpress] It's good when it lasts. We know it's not your fault, but unfortunately, this is the world we live in now. “We will have to adapt to this updated, not a better era,” one user wrote.
The comment continued: “For us, Americans, Aliexpress will die this week.” “What you buy from you makes no sense anymore. We understand why. (From the United States) Our Chinese friends have been so long…”
Trump has always insisted that his team is talking to Chinese officials to negotiate a “better” trade deal, but that doesn't seem to be the case. China continues to deny that any negotiations are underway, and whenever a reporter has the opportunity to ask Trump for details, he either talks about the situation in general or says something ridiculous that even a child can tell him that he is lying.
“We've been meeting China,” Trump insisted last week. But that's not what China said. fundamental.
According to CNBC, “Let me make it clear again that China and the United States have not had any consultation or negotiation on tariffs.”
Last week, Trump even claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping called the White House to negotiate a deal, and another Chinese official denied a deal. What happens if China and the United States cannot agree to a deal? It seems that these exaggerated prices will continue to be on the U.S. merchandise, with many experts expecting store shelves to start becoming more empty in a few weeks.
Gary Cohn, one of Trump's first top economic advisers, faced the nation on Sunday. He explained that it would take about 8 weeks to leave China and find his own goods on the shelves of the US store.
Gary Cohn said the impact of the tariffs will not last for another 2-4 weeks.
“The vast majority of small business toy stores cannot order toys today because they cannot afford the 145% tariff. […] They either go bankrupt or just have to wait and see what happens. ”
[image or embed]— Matt Novak (@paleofuture.bsky.social.social) April 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Trump still has the possibility of retreating from tariffs. People in Magaran floated the media leak, trying to suggest that China's tariffs could be reduced to 65%. It is clear that this is still a significant tax on goods. But this will grow sharply than 145%.
No one knows what will happen in the future, not only will it impose tariffs on China, but also on other countries. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said India may be the first country to sign a new trade agreement with the United States, but no one knows how to take his comments seriously. Other rumors say that maybe Japan might sign a trade deal with the United States, but it is unclear how to take these claims seriously.
All we know is that soon, we will all spend more money on what was once relatively cheap. As more and more people realize this, it should be interesting to see how Americans react. Trump can imprison people without drugs because they write professional editors, kick pediatric cancer patients out of the country and throw a judge in prison without the average American being overly angry. But if you take our cheap goods from China, that may be too much.
