Temu to Open Marketplace to U.S. and European Sellers

Chinese-owned Online Retailer Faces Criticism for Pressuring Sellers and Legal Disputes with Shein

Temu, the online retailer owned by Chinese e-commerce company Pinduoduo, is planning to open its platform to U.S. and European sellers.
Temu's app was the most downloaded free application on Apple devices last year, surpassing popular social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
The company has been criticized for pressuring sellers to cut prices so low that it's challenging for them to make a profit.
Temu and China's Shein are responsible for more than 30% of packages shipped to the U.S. daily under a century-old trade exception known as de minimis.
Temu has been involved in legal disputes with Shein over supply chain arrangements and alleged copyright violations.