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Chinese E-Commerce Exports Plummet in Face of Tariffs, Despite Rise in Sales to EU

China’s total e-commerce shipping plunged 65 percent by volume in the first three months of the year, but rose 28 percent in Europe.
A radical shift in US trade policy is forcing fashion to confront deep-rooted inefficiencies, argues Lawrence Lenihan.
The sharp fall comes amid reports that the fast-fashion discount platform Shein is considering a restructuring in the US to circumnavigate tariffs. (Getty Images)

Exports to the US from Chinese online shops such as Temu and

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