Cnt: Recent data shows that China's major e-commerce platforms—DHgate, Taobao, and Alibaba.com—are leading the top three spots on the U.S. App Store shopping chart due to a surge in recent downloads rather than an established user base. This trend is driven by American consumers directly purchasing goods from Chinese manufacturers, a practice accelerated by high tariffs.

As a result, many Chinese exporters are receiving increased orders from individual clients, despite the added cost of tariffs. These tariffs continue to pose challenges for sellers, who may need to absorb the costs or negotiate them with buyers. Some companies anticipate operational limitations beyond mid-summer due to inventory constraints.

However, the direct purchase model remains attractive to consumers as traditional retail prices rise due to tariffs. The resilience and rapid integration capabilities of Chinese manufacturers are sustaining orders from U.S. markets, even under tariff pressures.