Supporters say the change is important to stop cheap Chinese goods from entering the U.S. But the decision could drive up prices for goods Americans buy online.

President Donald Trump has closed a tariff loophole that allowed Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu to sell low-cost goods in the U.S. without paying duties—a move that is expected to drive up prices for American consumers.

The Trump administration has officially closed a tariff loophole which China had long exploited to flood the U.S. with cheap