Across Europe, a growing number of consumers are rejecting American-made goods—and not just for political reasons. Once associated with innovation and status, Tesla and other high-profile U.S. brands are now being described in online forums as “cursed,” symbolic of cultural imperialism, inflated prices, and corporate overreach.This shift, fueled by U.S. tariffs and trade tensions, has ...
UPS Is Packing It In—Mass Layoffs Confirmed Nationwide
The signature brown UPS truck isn’t just your package on wheels—it’s the backbone behind everything from trending beauty drops to last-minute fashion buys. So when UPS announced it’s cutting 20,000 jobs and shuttering 73 facilities by June 2025, eyebrows were raised far beyond the logistics industry. This follows 12,000 layoffs earlier in 2024, totaling 32,000 jobs lost in under two ...
Walmart Makes Bold Patriotic Move Before Tariffs Hit America
As sweeping tariffs reshape America’s economy, Walmart is making waves with a bold, patriotic pivot. In a tense global trade climate—where tariffs on Chinese goods are spiking up to 145%—the retail giant has launched a major initiative backing American-made products. Ahead of the full tariff rollout, Walmart unveiled its “Grow with US” program, investing directly in domestic manufacturing ...
Temu Halts China Shipments to U.S. – What It Means for Your Wardrobe
Temu has abruptly ended all direct shipments from China to the U.S., signaling a major disruption for bargain fashion fans. The change follows the Trump administration’s removal of the “de minimis” tariff exemption, once allowing sub-$800 imports to enter duty-free. With new tariffs reaching up to 145%, Temu’s survival strategy now hinges on a “local fulfillment model.” But for shoppers ...
Amazon Dumps UPS—Mass Layoffs Confirmed Nationwide
News of 20,000 UPS layoffs and 73 facility closures has triggered fears of Amazon’s growing dominance. But this wasn’t a sudden rupture—it’s the end of a slow separation. UPS chose to cut Amazon loose, not the other way around. Faced with razor-thin margins on Amazon shipments, UPS began scaling back years ago. What looks like a corporate breakup is really an industry reckoning with ...
Why Amazon Is Keeping Prices Low Despite Tariffs
As 2025’s tariffs hammer online retailers, many expected Amazon to follow suit with steep price hikes. After all, a 145% duty on Chinese imports and the closure of the de minimis exemption have crushed margins industry-wide. Yet, Amazon’s prices have remained surprisingly stable. While competitors like Shein and Temu raised prices by over 100%, Amazon has stayed the course. CEO Andy Jassy ...
New Talks With China Signal Possible End to Tariff Standoff
Behind the public rhetoric of tough trade talk, a different picture is coming to light. According to a Chinese state-linked source, the U.S. has discreetly approached Beijing to explore restarting negotiations over sweeping tariffs. While President Trump has insisted that China must initiate contact, a Weibo account tied to China Central Television reports the U.S. has already reached out through ...
Amazon Deletes Up To $5 Million Worth Of Products From China
In a striking move sparked by sweeping new tariffs, Amazon has canceled a wave of product orders from China and other parts of Asia. Following President Trump's April 2 announcement expanding tariffs across 180+ countries, the e-commerce leader pulled orders for beach chairs, scooters, and air conditioners—many of which had already been manufactured. Bloomberg revealed one long-term ...