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Discounts are a primary motivator for TikTok Shop purchases: But that tactic may not be sustainable for sellers reeling from the impact of China tariffs.

Latin America鈥檚 digital revolution is marching full steam ahead, with consumers spending more than a third of their day online. As social commerce and retail media propel the region鈥檚 digital economy to new heights, the runway for growth remains long.鈥�

The number of cross-border journeys is expected to rise 10% YoY as tourists take advantage of visa-free travel and favorable exchange rates. Our take: The decline in manufacturing may be just a seasonal blip, but China faces serious challenges as it tries to navigate the Trump administration while rekindling consumers鈥� interest in spending.

Low-cost online marketplaces like Temu and Shein have surged in popularity across the US in recent years, and starting today, both retailers have enacted price hikes due to rising import costs As of January 2025, 44% of US adults have shopped on Temu, while 31% have purchased from Shein, according to data from Morning Consult. Competitive pricing is a key draw for consumers.

In the wake of slowing remittance volume, the company鈥檚 financial media network can help it diversify and boost revenues

Revenue opportunities are expanding through cross-border advertising, particularly for European brands targeting US audiences.

The North American automotive supply chain is deeply integrated鈥攎any car parts cross borders multiple times before final assembly. Tariffs could increase the cost of a new car by $3,000 on average, and $10,000 for larger vehicles imported from Canada and Mexico.

Temu parent PDD鈥檚 growth is slowing: The retailer is struggling to navigate sluggish domestic spending and external challenges to its business model.

Our take: Tie-ups like this are a smart growth tactic because there is a strong use case for stablecoins for cross-border payments. They help make transfers faster and cheaper. This partnership with FV Bank also signals there is growing momentum for PYUSD.

Amazon plots Haul expansion in spite of de minimis crackdown: The retailer plans to launch its low-cost marketplace in Europe and Mexico.

Payment providers can enhance these platforms by helping social media players process payments and engage more seamlessly in cross-border commerce. They can also integrate more commerce tools to better meet merchants鈥� needs.

Brazil will also be home to the world鈥檚 third-most-penetrated cross-border buyer market this year, behind only Singapore and Canada, per our forecast. Listen Next. Around the World: Economic effects on retail and ecommerce. Around the World: The international forecasts of past (2023), present (now), and future (2024).

Retail locations can help to bring in new customers and tie users closer to the brand by cross-selling other products in-person. At the end of 2023, Western Union opened 100 new retail locations in Europe. It plans to "significantly expand鈥� its locations through 2025. Why this matters: Brick-and-mortar stores can also help Western Union better meet customer expectations.