EU to tighten checks on goods sold by sites such as Shein and Temu

www.theguardian.com

EU to tighten checks on goods sold by sites such as Shein and Temu

www.theguardian.com

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European Commission also urges EU lawmakers to phase out exemption on customs duties for parcels under €150

European Commission also urges EU lawmakers to phase out exemption on customs duties for parcels under €150

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/05/eu-to-tighten-checks-on-goods-sold-by-sites-such-as-shein-and-temu

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