Shein and Temu will cost more, thanks to massive tariffs going into effect

Shein and Temu will cost more, thanks to massive tariffs going into effecttoggle caption KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFPThey're still cheap by any measure, just not as cheap. The world of discounts, deals and hauls – hallmarks of popular Chinese online shopping giants Shein and Temu – could be coming to an end. Shocked with the higher prices, some have posted screenshots of their import duties on social media in the days before duties started. The story behind the de minimus loopholeFor almost a century, U.S. law carved out a duty exemption for small packages. It means a lot more work for brokers and for American customs officials.