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France Pushes EU for New Fees on Small Chinese Imports

France is urging the European Union to impose new handling fees on small packages from China, worth less than €150, to protect European markets from cheaper imports, particularly from fast fashion and e-commerce companies like Shein and Temu, aiming for implementation by 2026.

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elpais.com
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Amazon Q1 2024: Strong Growth Amidst Trade War Uncertainty

Amazon's Q1 2024 revenue reached $155.667 billion (9% increase), with net income soaring to $17.127 billion (64% increase), driven by cloud computing, e-commerce, and other divisions; despite trade war uncertainties, Q2 projections show continued growth.

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us.cnn.com
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End of US Import Loophole Sends Prices Soaring

The expiration of a US import loophole allowing duty-free goods under $800 from China ended July 1st, resulting in significantly higher prices for countless consumers relying on cheap Chinese e-commerce, with tariffs as high as 145% now in effect, disproportionately impacting lower-income households...

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cnn.com
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US Tariffs on Chinese Goods Hike Prices on Temu and Shein, Hitting Low-Income Consumers

President Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports, along with the expiring de minimis exemption, have caused Temu and Shein to raise prices significantly, impacting low-income American consumers who relied on these platforms for affordable goods; a cabinet that cost $56 now costs over $80.

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euronews.com
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Visa Partners with AI Chatbot Developers for Automated Online Purchases

Visa announced a partnership with AI chatbot developers (Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, Mistral, IBM, Stripe, Samsung) to integrate their systems with Visa's payment network for AI-powered personal budgeting and automated purchases, starting pilot projects Wednesday with broader access ex...

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forbes.com
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End of De Minimis Trade Exemption to Raise Prices for Online Shoppers

The "de minimis" trade exemption, allowing duty-free import of goods valued at $800 or less, ended Friday, impacting online retailers like Temu, Shein, eBay, and Etsy and likely increasing consumer prices due to increased tariffs and import charges.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Amazon's Q1 Results Miss Estimates, Shares Fall

Amazon reported slower-than-expected growth in its cloud computing division and lower-than-projected operating income for the first quarter, causing its stock to fall 5 percent in after-hours trading; the company's forecast for the current quarter also fell short of analysts' expectations.

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npr.org
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US Ends Tariff Loophole on Chinese Goods, Increasing Prices for Consumers

Starting May 2nd, the U.S. ended a tariff exemption on low-value packages from China, leading to higher import duties and prices on goods from online retailers like Shein and Temu, impacting millions of consumers and aiming to counter fentanyl trafficking.

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news.sky.com
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US to Eliminate De Minimis Rule, Raising Import Costs

The United States plans to eliminate its de minimis rule, ending the exemption of cheap imports under \$800 from customs duties, potentially causing higher consumer prices and impacting retailers like Shein and Temu, with a 145% tariff increase on previously exempt goods.

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edition.cnn.com
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US Tariffs on Chinese Goods Hike Prices on Temu and Shein, Hitting Low-Income Consumers

Increased tariffs and the expiration of a duty-free exemption on Chinese imports are causing price hikes on Temu and Shein, disproportionately impacting lower-income Americans who relied on these platforms for affordable goods, forcing them to cut back on spending.

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forbes.com
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Amazon Expands "Shop The Show" to 1300+ Prime Video Titles

Amazon expands its Prime Video "Shop The Show" feature to 1300+ titles, enabling viewers to instantly buy products displayed during shows and live sports; this seamless integration of shopping and entertainment capitalizes on viewers' two-screen habits and the impulse nature of TV-inspired purchases...

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forbes.com
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Saks Fifth Avenue Launches on Amazon Amidst Financial Pressures

Saks Fifth Avenue launched an online storefront on Amazon's Luxury Stores, offering select luxury brands with free one-day shipping for Amazon Prime members, aiming to boost revenue amid financial difficulties and recent store closures, though concerns exist about brand dilution.

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