Shein and Temu Face Major Crackdown with New Shipping Rules | Pivot

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss new shipping rules that will prevent Shein, Temu, and Alibaba from exploiting a longstanding trade law. What impact will the new rules have on fast fashion brands? And will the playing field be leveled? Subscribe to Pivot on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719 Subscribe to Pivot on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MU3RFGELZxPT9XHVwTNPR Follow us on Instagram and Threads at: https://www.instagram.com/pivotpodcastofficial Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PIVOTPODCAST Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot #pivot #podcast #shein #temu #fastfashion #trade #onlineshopping

Kara SwisherhostScott Gallowayhost

Sep 17, 20243mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: September 17, 2024
Duration: 3m
Channel: Pivot
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss new shipping rules that will prevent Shein, Temu, and Alibaba from exploiting a longstanding trade law. What impact will the new rules have on fast fashion brands? And will the playing field be leveled? Subscribe to Pivot on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719 Subscribe to Pivot on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MU3RFGELZxPT9XHVwTNPR Follow us on Instagram and Threads at: https://www.instagram.com/pivotpodcastofficial Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PIVOTPODCAST Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot #pivot #podcast #shein #temu #fastfashion #trade #onlineshopping

SPEAKERS

Kara Swisher
host
Scott Galloway
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Pivot, featuring Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, Shein and Temu Face Major Crackdown with New Shipping Rules | Pivot explores biden Targets Shein, Temu Loophole As Software-Driven Retail Dominates The episode discusses new Biden Administration shipping rules aimed at closing a duty-free loophole heavily used by Shein, Temu, and other Chinese platforms. These companies have avoided import taxes that traditional retailers like Gap and H&M pay, creating a major cost advantage. Scott Galloway, a Shein investor, concedes the loophole should be closed or duties removed for everyone, even though it will only minimally impact Shein’s growth. The conversation emphasizes that Shein’s real advantage is its asset-light, AI-driven business model, which is disrupting legacy retailers regardless of tariff policy.

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