NOTE: Before answering the questions, read the "Background" below.

1. For what two reasons are the Chinese companies Shein and Temu raising their prices starting next week?

2. What is the de minimis law?

3. How does the de minimis law unfairly impact American businesses like H&M and the Gap?

4. In addition to taking advantage of the de minimis law, what else do Shein and Temu do to keep their prices ridiculously low?

5. a) What groups have been lobbying to remove the de minimis exemption?
b) For what reasons have they done so?

6. How have the number of de minimus parcels shipped to the U.S. increased since 2015?

7. Read the "Background" explaining the unfair business models used by Chinese companies Shein and Temu.
a) What is more important to you: the ability to purchase cheap stylish clothing through these two companies - or to have our government implement policies to end China's unfair business practices? Explain your answer.
b) Would this information change your buying habits with Shein and Temu if the prices remained as low as they are now before the tariffs start? Explain your answer.

CHALLENGE: Read the Fact Sheet explaining President Trump's executive order on ending the de minimis law for China and Hong Kong.
Fact Sheet: President Trump Closes De Minimis Exemptions to Combat China’s Role in America’s Synthetic Opioid Crisis (April 2, 2025)

Amendment to Reciprocal Tariffs and Updated Duties as Applied to Low-Value Imports from the People's Republic of China (April 8)

Do you support the U.S. eliminating the de minimis exemption for China and Hong Kong? Explain your answer.