Temu Shifts to U.S. Supply Chain After Tariff Loophole Closure
Temu has abruptly halted shipments of Chinese-made goods to U.S. customers, pivoting to a domestic supply chain following the expiration of the "de minimis" tariff exemption. The rule, which waived duties on sub-$800 parcels, ended May 2 after the Trump administration deemed it harmful to American businesses.
Without the waiver, Chinese-sourced products now face tariffs as high as 145%—erasing Temu’s price advantage. The e-commerce platform confirmed its prices remain stable during the transition to a U.S.-based fulfillment model, with orders now sourced from domestic warehouses and sellers.