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Honestly, this is probably one of the few good things coming out of this tariff war.
Should have accomplished it the right way by getting rid of the loophole that makes those sites so profitable instead
What is the loophole that makes them profitable?
I believe they are referencing the de minimis tax rule that exempts items below $800 from import tax.
Trump did end the de minimis rule. The executive order was made April 2nd; the loophole closes May 2nd. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/03/de-minimis-trade-loophole-to-end-may-2-white-house-says.html
The other reply is correct, they get crazy cheap shipping rates by sending small things. Like every Temu package costs taxpayers money to subsidize it