欧洲加征中国包裹关税,或反而催生更强中国零售商
[Opinion] Europe wants to stop Chinese parcels, but creates Chinese retailers instead
欧洲自7月起对低价进口包裹征收3欧元关税,11月1日起再加收2欧元处理费,意在遏制Temu、Shein和AliExpress的扩张。文章观点认为,这套针对廉价中国包裹的措施可能适得其反,反而让欧洲零售商面临更快、更激烈的竞争。
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With new customs duties, Europe aims to slow the rise of Temu, Shein, and AliExpress. But what if Brussels ends up achieving exactly the opposite? The fight against cheap Chinese packages threatens to result in even fiercer competition for European retailers.
Even faster, even more dangerous?
Europe has launched an offensive against the flood of Chinese packages. Since July, a 3-euro customs duty has been in effect for low-cost imported shipments, and as of November 1, a 2-euro processing fee has been added on top of that. For rock-bottom-priced products, that makes a world of difference. “Finally, fair competition for European retailers,” people say with relief. But perhaps they’re celebrating too soon…
来源:retaildetail · retaildetail.eu