Shein suspends plans for its London IPO as Trump’s tariffs and loss of US tax exemptions on Chinese imports prompt reassessment of global strategy and regulatory hurdles.
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New tariffs are now hitting cheap US imports from China
The de minimis exception, which has allowed businesses to import low-value goods without duties from China and Hong Kong, has expired as of 12:01AM ET today as part of President Trump’s executive …
Trump has closed a tariff loophole for “de minimis” merchandise from China and Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump, by executive order on April 9, is closing the door on tariff exemptions on small packages from China and Hong Kong. The policy, which took effect on May 2, has ended…
The U.S. tax loophole that made Shein and Temu rich is changing. What will happen to the brands now?
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 2 to end the de minimis exemption — a rule that allows small packages worth less than $800 US to enter the U.S. tax free —…
Why Integrating BIM and Blockchain Still isn’t Easy—And What’s Standing in the Way
The study uncovers challenges in BIM and blockchain integration, highlighting technological and organizational barriers that impact smart construction adoption.
China looks set to turn to a tariff-proof sector as U.S. trade war bites — K-pop
The about-face is as a “structural turning point” for the sector, aimed at not only combating tariffs, but also promoting domestic consumption, analysts say.
How Chinese brands are disrupting SA’s motor retail market
The extent to which Chinese vehicle brands, particularly SUVs, are upending the motor retail market in the country is starkly laid bare in the annual results of Combined Motor Hol …
Shein IPO paused following Trump’s China clampdown
Shein has parted ways with two UK corporate communications firms brought in to aid its London IPO, following pressure from Donald Trump’s tariff war.
How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports
E-commerce trade in small parcels brought Chinese factories to American shoppers. Tariffs are severing the connection.
Chinese site Temu highlighting import taxes to customers in apparent snub to Trump
There is very little separation between private companies and the state in China. That is one thing that makes them such a formidable competitor,” former senior intelligence officer and CEO of XK …
CIA has ‘another tool’ against China
Ellis said that Bitcoin is another area of technological competition where they need to make sure the U.S. is very well positioned against China and other adversaries.
US robot makers hope to beat China in humanoid race. Tariffs could affect their ambitions
The crowd laughed and complied. But as they streamed onto the show floor at Boston’s convention center, greeted by a remote-controlled humanoid made by Chinese company Unitree, it was hard to ignore …
Crypto market cap surpasses $3 trillion following recovery from trade policy shock
Coingecko’s aggregate data showed the total crypto market capitalization has reclaimed the $3 trillion milestone after weeks of market sell-offs triggered by Trump’s trade policies. Bitcoin also …
