Explained in plain English
Why clothes cost more
Shein's move highlights how global trade rules and tariffs directly impact the price of your clothes. When companies face higher costs, like new taxes on imports, they often pass these onto customers. This means that changes in where companies produce and ship from can make your favourite fashion items pricier in the shops.
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