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How China’s ‘Crystal Capital’ Cornered the Market on a Western Obsession

Lucky Scoop

How China’s ‘Crystal Capital’ Cornered the Market on a Western Obsession

Decades ago, Donghai was a backwater county. Today, thanks to an army of 24/7 livestreamers, it orchestrates a multibillion-dollar global industry.

The US Will Prioritize Visa Processing for Fans With World Cup Tickets

Home Games

The US Will Prioritize Visa Processing for Fans With World Cup Tickets

A Journey Into the Heart of Labubu

Soft Power

A Journey Into the Heart of Labubu

The Unexpected Winners of Trump’s Trade War

Made in China

The Unexpected Winners of Trump’s Trade War

Chinese ‘Virtual Human’ Salespeople Are Outperforming Their Real Human Counterparts

Sales Sims

Chinese ‘Virtual Human’ Salespeople Are Outperforming Their Real Human Counterparts

Trump Ends Tariff Exemption for Small Packages

Price Hikes

Trump Ends Tariff Exemption for Small Packages

Trump’s Commerce Secretary Loves Tariffs. His Former Investment Bank Is Taking Bets Against Them

Family Finance

Trump’s Commerce Secretary Loves Tariffs. His Former Investment Bank Is Taking Bets Against Them

The Demise of China’s Hottest Online Shopping Craze

Small Potatoes

The Demise of China’s Hottest Online Shopping Craze

‘People Are Going to Die’: A Malnutrition Crisis Looms in the Wake of USAID Cuts

RUTF

‘People Are Going to Die’: A Malnutrition Crisis Looms in the Wake of USAID Cuts

eBay and Vestiaire Collective Want an Exemption from Trump’s Tariffs

Not Used To This

eBay and Vestiaire Collective Want an Exemption from Trump’s Tariffs

Complaints About Tariff Evasion Have Jumped 160 Percent Under Trump

Most Wanted

Complaints About Tariff Evasion Have Jumped 160 Percent Under Trump

Businesses Got Squeezed by Trump’s Tariffs. Now Some of Them Want Their Money Back

No Guarantee

Businesses Got Squeezed by Trump’s Tariffs. Now Some of Them Want Their Money Back

Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening America’s Apple Juice Supply Chain

Not A-Peeling

Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening America’s Apple Juice Supply Chain

Temu Blocks US Shoppers From Seeing Products Shipped From China

Shopocalypse

Temu Blocks US Shoppers From Seeing Products Shipped From China

Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas

Ho Ho, Oh No

Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas

Why It’s Impossible for Most Small Businesses to Manufacture in the US

Origin Story

Why It’s Impossible for Most Small Businesses to Manufacture in the US

DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread

Sticker Shock

DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread

Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

ship wreck

Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

The EU Is Investigating Temu for Illegal Products and Addictive Design

Buyer Beware

The EU Is Investigating Temu for Illegal Products and Addictive Design

Amazon Dreams of AI Agents That Do the Shopping for You

AI Lab

Amazon Dreams of AI Agents That Do the Shopping for You

The Meteoric Rise of Temu and Pinduoduo&-and What Might Finally Slow Them Down

price drop

The Meteoric Rise of Temu and Pinduoduo—and What Might Finally Slow Them Down

Shein Workers Have Had It&-and They’re Going Public

More Work, More Pay

Shein Workers Have Had It—and They’re Going Public

Sellers Call Amazon’s Buy Box ‘Abusive.’ Now They’re Suing

Fair Play

Sellers Call Amazon’s Buy Box ‘Abusive.’ Now They’re Suing