Your Ecommerce Coffee Break Newsletter ⭐ (Issue 129)

It’s Thursday, and as shipping headaches grow and cheap goods get pricier, you’ll want tools that keep your store lean and your margins mean.

This week, 30% of shoppers say they’re ditching Shein and Temu after price hikes, and DHL is pulling back on big-ticket U.S. shipments.

Fortunately, we’ve filtered the noise so you can focus on selling smarter—not sweating customs forms.

In Today’s Edition:

• What's Happening: The Latest Ecommerce News (Handpicked for you!)

• 🎧 On the pod: The Future Of Ecommerce Shipping

• 5 Core Elements of a Content Supply Chain for Ecommerce

Today's newsletter is 812 words—a 4-minute, 5-second read.

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📰 WHAT'S HAPPENING: THE LATEST ECOMMERCE NEWS (Handpicked for you!)

### General Ecommerce News

• Shopify to defend against US data privacy lawsuit [read more]

• Tariff war deals biggest blow to US sellers [read more]

• 30% of shoppers will abandon Shein and Temu after price hikes [read more]

• DHL stops international shipments exceeding $800 to US recipients [read more]

• Secondhand retail stocks from Etsy to eBay set to benefit as tariffs drive thrifting [read more]

### Platforms & Marketplaces

• Amazon launches ‘Buy for Me’ to shop third-party sites [read more]

• OpenAI teams up with Shopify to enable shopping inside ChatGPT [read more]

• Walmart plans $6B investment in Mexican operations [read more]

• Temu withdraws its US Google Shopping ads [read more]

• TikTok Shop: The future of shopping fueled by discovery e-commerce [read more]

### Social Media & Advertising

• How to Test Facebook Ads Creatives at Every Budget (2025) [read more]

• Meta launches AI-Powered ad tools for e-commerce growth [read more]

• Facebook Ad Agencies to Boost Your E-commerce Brand in 2025 [read more]

• 7 easy-to-use A/B testing tools for ecommerce [read more]

• US judge finds Google’s advertising practices unlawfully monopolistic [read more]

🎙️ ECOMMERCE COFFEE BREAK PODCAST

In today's episode, we dive into the changing world of global e-commerce shipping as trade policies shift.

Our guest, Erez Sages, founder and CEO of iBundle, shares insights on adapting to new international shipping rules, including the effects of recent U.S. trade changes. He explains how AI-driven logistics are cutting delivery failures, streamlining cross-border routes, and lowering costs for online sellers.

Erez also breaks down smart strategies for managing multi-platform sales, simplifying returns, and being upfront with customers about shipping costs.

🎧 Listen now: [Website] [Apple Podcasts] [Spotify] [YouTube]

💡 NON-TARIFF BARRIERS CAN STALL YOUR INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

Non-tariff barriers (NTBs) are trade restrictions that go beyond tariffs and can block your access to global markets.

Here’s how they affect your business:

• Increased costs: Licensing, quotas, and technical standards can raise prices and make products harder to import.

• Limited market access: NTBs restrict which products or countries you can trade with, reducing growth opportunities.

• Unpredictable regulations: NTBs change frequently, adding complexity and confusion to compliance.

The Solution:

• Start small: Focus on easy-to-enter markets to minimize the impact of NTBs.

• Use government resources: Leverage services like the US Commercial Service for trade insights and support.

• Network with peers: Connect with other businesses for tips on navigating NTBs and share strategies.

Next Step:

Review NTBs in your target markets.

Use resources to build a plan and stay ahead of regulatory challenges.

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Yours in ecommerce success,

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