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Chinese e-commerce platforms' impact on the Greek economy
In 2024, Chinese platforms Shein and Temu generated an estimated €529-627 million in revenue in Greece, resulting in significant losses for the Greek economy, including €105.7-114.8 million in direct losses and 4,725-5,601 job losses, according to a study by the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises an...
Chinese e-commerce platforms' impact on the Greek economy
In 2024, Chinese platforms Shein and Temu generated an estimated €529-627 million in revenue in Greece, resulting in significant losses for the Greek economy, including €105.7-114.8 million in direct losses and 4,725-5,601 job losses, according to a study by the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises an...
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56% Bias Score
EU Court Upholds Zalando's Designation as Very Large Online Platform under DSA
The EU General Court rejected Zalando's appeal against its classification as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing over 83 million monthly active users and the inability to distinguish between users exposed to third-party content and those who weren't.
EU Court Upholds Zalando's Designation as Very Large Online Platform under DSA
The EU General Court rejected Zalando's appeal against its classification as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing over 83 million monthly active users and the inability to distinguish between users exposed to third-party content and those who weren't.
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24% Bias Score
China's E-Commerce Boosts SCO Trade Collaboration
The China-SCO Institute of Economy and Trade in Qingdao is training young people from SCO member states in e-commerce, significantly impacting cross-border trade and economic collaboration within the region, with over $3.2 trillion in online retail market scale in 2024.
China's E-Commerce Boosts SCO Trade Collaboration
The China-SCO Institute of Economy and Trade in Qingdao is training young people from SCO member states in e-commerce, significantly impacting cross-border trade and economic collaboration within the region, with over $3.2 trillion in online retail market scale in 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Surge in Chinese Small-Parcel Imports to UK Prompts Duty Review
The value of small parcels imported from China to the UK has more than doubled to £3 billion (€3.5 billion) in 2023-2024, prompting a UK government review of low-value import rules due to concerns about unfair competition and unsafe products.
Surge in Chinese Small-Parcel Imports to UK Prompts Duty Review
The value of small parcels imported from China to the UK has more than doubled to £3 billion (€3.5 billion) in 2023-2024, prompting a UK government review of low-value import rules due to concerns about unfair competition and unsafe products.
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24% Bias Score
US Eliminates Duty-Free Limit for Small Packages
The US has eliminated the duty-free limit for small packages shipped to the country, impacting international postal services and e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein; the move aims to curb illegal imports.
US Eliminates Duty-Free Limit for Small Packages
The US has eliminated the duty-free limit for small packages shipped to the country, impacting international postal services and e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein; the move aims to curb illegal imports.
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32% Bias Score
US Eliminates Duty-Free Imports Under \$800, Impacts Global E-Commerce
The US ended duty-free imports for goods under \$800 from all countries on August 25th, aiming to curb drug smuggling, following a similar ban on Chinese goods in May that reduced daily shipments from four million to one million and generated \$492 million in tariffs.
US Eliminates Duty-Free Imports Under \$800, Impacts Global E-Commerce
The US ended duty-free imports for goods under \$800 from all countries on August 25th, aiming to curb drug smuggling, following a similar ban on Chinese goods in May that reduced daily shipments from four million to one million and generated \$492 million in tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
France Slaps Google and Shein with Record Fines for Cookie Law Breaches
France's data protection authority (CNIL) fined Google €325 million and Shein €150 million for violating internet cookie laws, citing lack of user consent and improper information practices.
France Slaps Google and Shein with Record Fines for Cookie Law Breaches
France's data protection authority (CNIL) fined Google €325 million and Shein €150 million for violating internet cookie laws, citing lack of user consent and improper information practices.
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28% Bias Score
US Suspends Duty-Free Treatment for Imported Parcels, Triggering Global Backlash
The US ended the duty-free treatment for imported parcels valued at $800 or less, prompting over 20 countries to halt parcel shipments to the US, causing significant economic disruption and international backlash.
US Suspends Duty-Free Treatment for Imported Parcels, Triggering Global Backlash
The US ended the duty-free treatment for imported parcels valued at $800 or less, prompting over 20 countries to halt parcel shipments to the US, causing significant economic disruption and international backlash.
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56% Bias Score
End of De Minimis Tax Loophole Raises Prices for Online Shoppers
The elimination of the de minimis tax loophole on July 30th, 2024, means that low-value imported goods are now subject to tariffs, resulting in higher prices and potential delivery delays for U.S. consumers.
End of De Minimis Tax Loophole Raises Prices for Online Shoppers
The elimination of the de minimis tax loophole on July 30th, 2024, means that low-value imported goods are now subject to tariffs, resulting in higher prices and potential delivery delays for U.S. consumers.
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24% Bias Score
France Imposes €2 Tax on Cheap Imports to Curb Fast Fashion
France will impose a €2 tax on packages under €150 arriving from countries like China, starting January 2026, aiming to protect domestic businesses from fast fashion competition and generate €1.6 billion in revenue.
France Imposes €2 Tax on Cheap Imports to Curb Fast Fashion
France will impose a €2 tax on packages under €150 arriving from countries like China, starting January 2026, aiming to protect domestic businesses from fast fashion competition and generate €1.6 billion in revenue.
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52% Bias Score
US Ends Tariff Loophole on Small Packages, Impacting Global E-commerce
The US suspended tariff exemptions for small packages (\$800 or less), impacting over 1 billion packages annually, starting August 29th with a temporary flat rate and transitioning to a 10-40% tariff, prompting shipping suspensions and raising concerns for global e-commerce.
US Ends Tariff Loophole on Small Packages, Impacting Global E-commerce
The US suspended tariff exemptions for small packages (\$800 or less), impacting over 1 billion packages annually, starting August 29th with a temporary flat rate and transitioning to a 10-40% tariff, prompting shipping suspensions and raising concerns for global e-commerce.
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36% Bias Score
US Ends Duty-Free Imports for Low-Value Packages
The US ended duty-free status for international packages under \$800, citing a surge in illegal goods; a six-month grace period allows for per-package fees before standard tariffs apply, impacting postal services and e-commerce.
US Ends Duty-Free Imports for Low-Value Packages
The US ended duty-free status for international packages under \$800, citing a surge in illegal goods; a six-month grace period allows for per-package fees before standard tariffs apply, impacting postal services and e-commerce.
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60% Bias Score
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