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Patriotic consumption: China's response to US tariffs.

In response to the tariff dispute with the US, retailers, influencers, and tech giants in China focus on buying domestically. Whether the patriotic buying spree will boost consumption in the long term remains uncertain.

By Fabian Peltsch

Price increases: Trump's tariff policy hits cheap imports.

Temu and Shein have to raise their prices – due to a new tariff measure by the US government. A decree by President Trump is now closing an important trade loophole for cheap imports from China. Online retailers are calling for purchases before the deadline.

By Amelie Richter