Shein and Temu: Two Giants Brought Down by a Single Presidential Order
James A.Hart
July 15, 2025
There was a time when it seemed like Chinese eCommerce was on track to conquer the U.S. market. Shein and Temu weren’t just popular — they were dominating. Temu once matched Amazon in web traffic. Throughout 2023, both companies consistently ranked among the top three most downloaded shopping apps in the U.S. Temu frequently reached the #1 spot on the App Store,