Summary: Dropshipping businesses, particularly those relying on Chinese suppliers, are facing significant challenges due to escalating U.S. tariffs. The elimination of the de minimis exemption, which allowed duty-free entry for shipments valued at $800 or less, has further exacerbated the situation. While some dropshippers are diversifying their markets to mitigate the impact, others are struggling to survive, with profit margins slashed and products stuck at borders.

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/21/dropshipping-businesses-china-under-pressure-trumps-tariffs.html