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President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending the 'de minimis' trade exemption, which allowed companies like Temu and Shein to ship goods to the U.S. tariff-free if valued under $800, citing security concerns such as fentanyl shipments; the new rule takes effect on August 29, impacting millions of packages daily.
Amazon has launched a new outlet called Haul, offering products capped at $20, to compete with low-cost retailers like Temu and Shein. Available as a mobile-only experience in the US, Haul promises "crazy low prices" with delivery times of up to two weeks. This move marks Amazon's shift towards selling cheaper goods with longer shipping times, a model popularized by Chinese e-commerce apps. While most Haul products will cost under $10, the initiative has raised environmental concerns due to the mass production and disposal of cheap goods.