The Trump administration's recent tariffs on imported goods, primarily framed as economic nationalism to correct trade imbalances, have an often-overlooked aspect: potential environmental co-benefits in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fast fashion waste.

Temu and Shein had been skirting import duties using the longstanding “de minimis” rule, which let sub-$800 packages enter the U.S. tariff-free. That loophole was closed on May 2 and replaced with a 120% tax, though the Trump administration reduced it to 54% midway through the month.

The U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day reduction in tariffs—dropping U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%.  While major retailers and many

It's not by much, but a few products have gone up in price or are no longer in stock as companies work to navigate the back-and-forth on tariffs.

As the U.S. and China negotiate a trade deal, Trump has lowered a levy on “de minimis” low-value packages, such as online shopping from Shein or Temu.

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The 145% tariff Trump slapped ... smoothly during this time," Temu's statement said. "Were doing everything we can to keep prices low and minimize the impact on you."

"It would mean a significant impact for consumers." Trump last month sharply increased tariffs on China, prompting China to retaliate ... Buy as well as Chinese e-commerce retailers Shein and Temu. Chinese shipments to the U.S. have dropped significantly ...

An executive order closed a tariff loophole that benefited Chinese fast fashion online retailers, much to my niece’s dismay.