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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
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Temu halts shipments from China to US, shifts to selling from American warehouses
Days after a key trade loophole closed, e-commerce platform Temu has overhauled its business model by halting shipments of Chinese-made goods to U.S. customers. Instead of offering American consumers a plethora of discounted products from China, the company is now selling goods shipped from warehouses based in the U.S. The online marketplace will be able to keep product prices low and also avoid the costs associated with outsourcing goods. Temu says those items are not subject to custom fees and import charges, a tax collected by a country's custom authorities. The move comes after the U.S. placed sharp tariffs on imports from China, and just days after the expiration of the de minimis exemption, an exclusion that allowed for parcels valued under $800 to come into the U.S. duty free. President Donald Trump initially closed the de minimis loophole in February, but postponed enforcement after packages began piling up without time to plan and execute the policy change, according to Reuters. "Temu's pricing for U.S. consumers remains unchanged as the platform transitions to a local fulfillment model," the company said in a statement to USA TODAY. "All sales in the U.S. are now handled by locally based sellers, with orders fulfilled from within the country." Here's what shoppers should know. American customers will be able to avoid custom fees and import charges by shopping from the "Local Warehouse" section of Temu. All of the products with the "Local Warehouse" tag are shipped "from within your country or region," therefore no import charges or extra delivery charges will be applied upon purchase, according to a banner seen on Temu's website. The company did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for clarification about whether product availability might be impacted by U.S. manufacturer capability. Temu has also "been actively recruiting U.S. sellers to join the platform" in order to help local merchants reach more customers and grow their businesses. Temu and competitor Shein warned customers about potential price hikes in late April weeks after tariff wars began between the U.S. and other countries, most notably China. Contributing: Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Temu stops shipments from China to US, shifts to American warehouses Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Temu halts shipments from China to US, shifts to selling from American warehouses
Days after a key trade loophole closed, e-commerce platform Temu has overhauled its business model by halting shipments of Chinese-made goods to U.S. customers. Instead of offering American consumers a plethora of discounted products from China, the company is now selling goods shipped from warehouses based in the U.S. The online marketplace will be able to keep product prices low and also avoid the costs associated with outsourcing goods. Temu says those items are not subject to custom fees and import charges, a tax collected by a country's custom authorities. The move comes after the U.S. placed sharp tariffs on imports from China, and just days after the expiration of the de minimis exemption, an exclusion that allowed for parcels valued under $800 to come into the U.S. duty free. President Donald Trump initially closed the de minimis loophole in February, but postponed enforcement after packages began piling up without time to plan and execute the policy change, according to Reuters. "Temu's pricing for U.S. consumers remains unchanged as the platform transitions to a local fulfillment model," the company said in a statement to USA TODAY. "All sales in the U.S. are now handled by locally based sellers, with orders fulfilled from within the country." Here's what shoppers should know. American customers will be able to avoid custom fees and import charges by shopping from the "Local Warehouse" section of Temu. All of the products with the "Local Warehouse" tag are shipped "from within your country or region," therefore no import charges or extra delivery charges will be applied upon purchase, according to a banner seen on Temu's website. The company did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for clarification about whether product availability might be impacted by U.S. manufacturer capability. Temu has also "been actively recruiting U.S. sellers to join the platform" in order to help local merchants reach more customers and grow their businesses. Temu and competitor Shein warned customers about potential price hikes in late April weeks after tariff wars began between the U.S. and other countries, most notably China. Contributing: Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Temu stops shipments from China to US, shifts to American warehouses Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Temu halts shipments from China to US, shifts to selling from American warehouses
Temu halts shipments from China to US, shifts to selling from American warehouses Show Caption Hide Caption What is the de minimus loophole making shipments more expensive? Ending the de minimis loophole means goods under $800 that are shipped from China can no longer enter the U.S. duty free. Days after a key trade loophole closed, e-commerce platform Temu has overhauled its business model by halting shipments of Chinese-made goods to U.S. customers. Instead of offering American consumers a plethora of discounted products from China, the company is now selling goods shipped from warehouses based in the U.S. The online marketplace will be able to keep product prices low and also avoid the costs associated with outsourcing goods. Temu says those items are not subject to custom fees and import charges, a tax collected by a country's custom authorities. The move comes after the U.S. placed sharp tariffs on imports from China, and just days after the expiration of the de minimis exemption, an exclusion that allowed for parcels valued under $800 to come into the U.S. duty free. President Donald Trump initially closed the de minimis loophole in February, but postponed enforcement after packages began piling up without time to plan and execute the policy change, according to Reuters. "Temu's pricing for U.S. consumers remains unchanged as the platform transitions to a local fulfillment model," the company said in a statement to USA TODAY. "All sales in the U.S. are now handled by locally based sellers, with orders fulfilled from within the country." Here's what shoppers should know. What Temu's 'local warehouse' banner means American customers will be able to avoid custom fees and import charges by shopping from the "Local Warehouse" section of Temu. All of the products with the "Local Warehouse" tag are shipped "from within your country or region," therefore no import charges or extra delivery charges will be applied upon purchase, according to a banner seen on Temu's website. The company did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for clarification about whether product availability might be impacted by U.S. manufacturer capability. Temu has also "been actively recruiting U.S. sellers to join the platform" in order to help local merchants reach more customers and grow their businesses. Temu and competitor Shein warned customers about potential price hikes in late April weeks after tariff wars began between the U.S. and other countries, most notably China. Contributing: Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits outside San Diego, California, USGS says
An earthquake with a 5.2 preliminary magnitude was reported near Julian, California on April 14, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Several aftershocks of lesser magnitudes were also recorded in the area located roughly 60 miles northeast of San Diego, starting shortly after 10 a.m. local time. USGS data shows there was also a 3.3 magnitude earthquake near Julian on April 13, the day prior. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been briefed on Monday's earthquake, according to an X post from his office. "The state is coordinating with local authorities to assess any damage and if emergency response is needed," the post states. A tsunami is not expected, the National Weather Service San Diego office stated, noting that its forecasters felt the shakes. "Don't forget to drop, cover and hold on when shaking starts," the Governor's Office of Emergency Services said on X. (This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more information becomes available). Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Earthquake hits outside San Diego, California at magnitude 5.2: USGS
USA Today
14-04-2025
- Health
- USA Today
USDA issues public health alert for soups and bowls with cilantro that could have wood
USDA issues public health alert for soups and bowls with cilantro that could have wood Some soup and bowl products containing cilantro could be contaminated with wood, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture public health alert. In an April 11 notice, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said that cilantro, an FDA-regulated ingredient, in frozen goods by Campbell's, Molly's, Healthy Request, Craft, and others could be contaminated. What soup and bowl products are under public health alert? Several brands of soup and bowl products are included in the alert. See the full list: Recall alert: Ground coffee recalled over mislabeling error What states were the contaminated soup and bowl products sold? According to the public health notice, the items were sent to stores and institutions in four states: Illinois Michigan Indiana Ohio What should you do if you bought the contaminated cilantro? Consumers who have bought the products should throw them away or return them. Those with concerns can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or by email at MPHotline@ Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @
