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Challenges mount for Temu and Shein: Both are facing crackdowns by US and EU regulators that could severely curb their long-term prospects.

VC and private equity can鈥檛 invest in Chinese tech with military inclinations. China is considering countermeasures, which could disrupt tech supply chains.

So how they build cars is predicated on the fact that there's no tariffs across borders. So they build supply chains that allow, I think there's estimates that say an average part crosses the US Canadian border or Mexico, crosses a border seven or eight times before it's actually put into final assembly in a car.

"The average part crosses the US-Canadian or Mexican border seven or eight times before final assembly," said Briggs. "That is a supply chain that is completely integrated without a border in place and it would be very crippling if these tariffs came into effect for the auto industry.鈥�. Retailers that shifted supply chains to Mexico to avoid Chinese tariffs now face tough choices.

In terms of cross-border infringements, for example, the ICCL found that 75% of the Irish Data Protection Commission's EU level decisions were overruled." Here's European Data Protection supervisor Wojciech Wiewi贸rowski outlining the problem. Wojciech Wiewi贸rowski:. There is actually no system of harmonization of the judicial review over that.

Temu and Shein won over cost-conscious shoppers in 2024: But regulatory concerns over tax loopholes, product safety, and labor practices could weigh on growth in 2025.

Shein and Temu delivery providers face barrage of lawsuits regarding labor practices: Several have been accused of underpaying workers, misclassifying them as independent contractors, and failing to provide overtime.

Amazon launches Temu competitor Haul to maintain price advantage against online retailers: However, growing pains like shoddy AI-generated imagery could limit its traction with customers.

PDD misses expectations as competitive pressures erode price advantage: The ecommerce company expects challenges to continue in the short-term as domestic and international rivals gain an edge.

Temu, Pinduoduo anger Chinese sellers as push for lower prices and generous returns policies eat away at profits: That could complicate the former鈥檚 efforts to win over US merchants

Temu pitches Amazon sellers amid growing headwinds in the US: The retailer is recruiting local merchants to offset the impact of the de minimis crackdown, but a slowdown in customer growth poses a bigger challenge.

Chinese retailers may cut ad spending under new tariffs: US tariff crackdown could impact Temu and Shein's ad investments, reshaping the digital ad market.

Retailers with ties to China, like Temu and TikTok Shop, have gained popularity in the US. Now, a wave of Japanese-based retailers and retail concepts has come to the US, signaling a potential shift for the retail landscape.

Competition from Temu caused Shein鈥檚 revenue growth to slow in H1 2024: The fast-fashion retailer faces a challenging path ahead as regulatory scrutiny and a highly competitive environment threaten its IPO chances.

US consumers shop frequently with Temu and Shein, despite trust issues: Both Chinese retailers are winning more repeat customers than established players like eBay and Etsy.