India, April 28 -- Chinese online retailer Temu is hitting American consumers with steep import charges after President Donald Trump's sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods took effect. The added fees have, in many cases, more than doubled the final cost of popular low-priced items, undermining Temu's core value proposition.
A three-pack of men's athletic shorts listed for $23.61 now totals $56.36 after a $32.75 import charge. A $5.94 Chinese-manufactured blender climbs to $14.12 with fees, while a summer dress priced at $18.47 costs $44.68 following a $26.21 surcharge, according to an NBC and CNBC review.
Temu warns at checkout that "items imported into the U.S. may be subject to import charges," which cover customs processes and fees, ...