Some Shein and Temu ‘haul video’ creators are stocking up
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Summary
TikTok haulers who specialise in showing off cheap goods they have bought from Chinese retailers such as AliExpress and Shein, risk having to change their niche due to Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods.
From May, parcels worth less than $800 will be subject to a 30% charge if sent through US postal services, and will have to pay the duties they have previously avoided if sent through private carriers such as DHL.
Some TikTok creators are already adapting, turning to upcycling, repurposing and thrifting to avoid the higher prices.
However, some haulers remain unconcerned, with dentist and style influencer Doctor Clarissa saying that even with the increased prices, the clothing available on sites like Shein will remain more budget-friendly than traditional retail brands.
Besides Shein, other retailers such as Walmart, Gap, Lululemon and Nike could also see their prices rise.