#663 – Temu Halts Chinese Shipments, Temu and Shein Boost EU Advertising, & Amazon Reports on Tariff Price Changes | Weekly Buzz 5/7/25 | Serious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & Walmart | Podwise
This episode explores the latest e-commerce news, focusing on the impact of tariffs and platform strategies. It begins with Temu halting shipments from China to shift towards U.S.-based warehouses due to tariff implications, a move that may affect product pricing and availability. Against the backdrop of these changes, Shein and Temu are increasing advertising in Europe and Brazil, potentially capitalizing on markets where Amazon sellers are also expanding due to U.S. tariffs. More significantly, Amazon is addressing how tariffs are affecting sales, noting that while prices haven't risen yet, consumers are stocking up on essentials. As the discussion pivots to platform innovations, Amazon is launching its "Haul" discount platform in the UK and introducing an AI tool for brand name generation. The episode concludes by highlighting TikTok's efforts to protect intellectual property on its platform and Walmart's "Open Call" events, offering opportunities for entrepreneurs to get their products into Walmart stores, reflecting emerging industry patterns of adaptation and diversification in response to economic pressures and technological advancements.
