Top 5 this week

1. Amazon Tariffs Update with Free Calculator to Compare Current and Future Rates

“Tariffs are stacking up—literally. With de minimis gone and duties rising to 145% or higher, sellers sourcing from China face steep cost spikes. Smaller players are hit hardest. Now’s the time to rethink sourcing and other costs, tighten compliance, and use the calculator in the article to get ahead of the curve before margins vanish.” ~Vanessa Hung

2. Chinese suppliers are offering U.S. Amazon sellers a tariff solution—but it’s not legal

“Sellers should not take this bait. Customs fraud has always been risky, and CBP is cracking down harder than ever now. Violations can lead to hefty fines, jail time, and audits going back 3 years—or indefinitely if fraud is suspected. Don’t risk your entire business for a short-term fix. Instead, get creative in cutting costs elsewhere while hoping for a better resolution between nations.” ~Chelsea Cohen

3. Temu pulls its U.S. Google Shopping ads

“Looking like decent odds that sellers will get a welcomed break on ad spend costs as a result of the sudden absence of Temu’s significant ad spend. To my eyes, this is one more data point for sellers to stay as nimble as possible with their paid customer acquisition strategy and always be ready to take advantage of market swings like this.” ~Nikko Patten

4. Amazon Seller Updates: Sellers Confront Tariff Impact While Preparing for Key Sales Events

“Amazon is reaching out to sellers about tariff hikes, but concerns run deeper. New promotional deal fees are squeezing margins as sellers shift strategies. Many are pushing back against a Buy Box algorithm that favors the lowest offer, hindering sustainable pricing. If Amazon wants to support its 3P sellers—the backbone of their business—it may need to rethink these policies. Now’s the time to speak up! Amazon is listening.”~Chelsea Cohen

5. Walmart’s Push For 25% Ad Spending Highlights Retail Media’s Trust Problem

“What I’ve heard on the street is that Walmart is easier to work with than Amazon–has less done gouging and has done a better job of building trust with suppliers/sellers. This is the opposite of that–not a great headline for Walmart. Hopefully they can find a way to better work with partners so that they don’t feel like an afterthought the way so many Amazon sellers do. Suppliers must feel like they’re getting something in return if Walmart wants to continue to attract new relationships. That said, Wall Street wants what Wall Street wants and CEOs are beholden to that both in the short term and long term. It will be interesting to see how this one plays out.” ~Clayton Atchison

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