Trump Move Hitting Retailers Shein, Temu Cemented by Senate (1)

Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to eliminate duty-free imports for cheap foreign goods, moving to permanently close a loophole relied on by two Chinese merchandise giants.

The language in a sweeping tax and spending bill (H.R. 1) would end a tariff exemption for packages under $800 from all foreign countries, expanding President Donald Trump’s executive order from earlier this year axing the immunity on shipments from China and Hong Kong.

The Senate bill proposes striking the entire exemption and imposing penalties for violations by July 1, 2027. Republicans are racing to get the bill to the Trump’s desk before ...