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Shein and Temu pull back US digital ad spending, shift to Europe: The change shows how geopolitical tensions trickle down to business operations.

US ecommerce sales will be hit hard by tariffs: Many online platforms鈥� advantages could disappear as prices rise, inventory runs dry, and delivery times slow.

Temu pulls its Google Shopping ads: The escalating US-China trade war puts the company鈥檚 business model at risk and threatens ad giants like Meta and Google.

奥补测蹿补颈谤鈥檚 US sales rose 1.6% YoY in Q1: Despite growing macroeconomic headwinds and a frozen housing market, demand remained strong.

Go further: Read our report, Impact of Tariffs on US Businesses.

Go further: Check out our US Amazon Ecommerce Forecast, as well as our latest reports on the Impact of Tariffs on US Businesses and The First 100 Days of Trump.

Amazon sellers rethink Prime Day participation: With tariffs wreaking havoc on their profits and ability to plan, merchants expect to reduce discounts or skip this year鈥檚 sale entirely.

Online resale merchandise value will reach $40 billion in the US by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%, according to March data from thredUP.

Go further: Read our reports FAQ: How the US-China Trade War Is Affecting TikTok Shop, Temu, and Shein and Impact of Tariffs on US Businesses.

This sector is likely to feel the tariff pinch given that the vast majority鈥�97%鈥攐f clothing and shoes sold in the US is imported, with China and Vietnam accounting for 54.1% of US apparel and footwear imports last year, per data from the US International Trade Commission.

Go further: For a deeper dive into the wide-ranging implications of the Trump administration鈥檚 trade policies on brands, retailers, and media players, read our report, 鈥淚mpact of Tariffs on US 叠耻蝉颈苍别蝉蝉别蝉.鈥�.

Last week, Amazon made a last-minute offer to buy TikTok, just days before President Donald Trump postponed enforcement of the sale-or-ban law for another 75 days. Reportedly, the bid isn鈥檛 being taken seriously, so it鈥檚 unlikely the deal will go through. However, the deal is worth considering because it shows how Amazon is trying to maintain its status as the top retail media network and ecommerce retailer in the US.

With demand from Chinese consumers set to remain uncertain amid the country鈥檚 prolonged economic downturn and trade war with the US, it鈥檚 no surprise that luxury brands are targeting China鈥檚 wealthiest to stay afloat.

The company鈥檚 investments, which include building out its own logistics network to improve delivery times, has helped it deliver strong growth as the US-led trade wars disrupt much of the global economy. Mercado Libre, which doesn鈥檛 export to the US, has largely sidestepped that volatility鈥攑ositioning it to capitalize on regional growth even as rivals face headwinds.

Every $1 lost to fraud costs US merchants $4.61, up 47% over prepandemic 2019: That sharp rise underscores the growing challenge of fighting fraud without compromising the customer experience.