TemuTemu and Shein have announced that they’re raising prices in the United States due to changes to “global trade rules and tariffs.”
In April 2025, President Donald Trump decided to raise tariffs on goods imported from China up to 145%, meaning items from the country would incur an extra cost when brought into the United States.
Social media immediately began wondering about the future of apps like Temu and Shein, which offer dirt-cheap goods straight from China, including craft supplies, clothing, and even electronics.
The United States is also getting rid of the de minimis tariff exemption that allowed products under $800 to avoid tariffs entirely, which is something both Shein and Temu have relied on for years.
On Thursday, April 17, both companies revealed plans to raise prices in the United States due to the changes in tariffs.
Shein and Temu update customers on price increases
Both Shein and Temu posted a message on their respective websites revealing that prices will increase on April 25, 2025.
“Thank you for your continued support,” reads Temu’s message. “Since we began serving U.S. shoppers, our goal has been simple: to offer great products at affordable prices while creating a positive impact in the communities we serve.
“Due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs, our operating expenses have gone up. To keep offering the products you love without compromising on quality, we will be making a price adjustment starting April 25, 2025.
“Until April 25, prices will stay the same, so you can shop now at today’s rates. We’ve stocked up and stand ready to make sure your orders arrive smoothly during this time.”
TemuShein’s message is much of the same, but with a focus on their sales of fashionable items like clothes and accessories.
It’s unknown how the price increases will affect users, as both companies have the ability to control how much of the added tariff cost gets placed onto the customer. It’s safe to say, however, that items like resin-covered crossiant lamps and knockoff socks featuring hilarious misspellings of Disney characters are about to get a bit more expensive.
This isn’t the only thing that the added tariffs have affected, either, as Nintendo has delayed US preorders of the Switch 2 in order to investigate the impact they will have on the new console’s launch on June 5.