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1. China, Canada hit U.S. back with tariffs after Trump’s take effect

The U.S. tariffed $525B of Chinese exports in Feb. and Mar. rounds, while China targeted $36B of U.S. imports:

Bloomberg, China Customs.

15% of tariffs imposed by China on U.S. agricultural goods.
China also banned exports to some defense companies.
Mon.: Trump proceeded with the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and doubled tariffs on China to 20%.
Canada announced phased levies on $107B worth of U.S. goods.
Would await Trump’s decision before reacting, Mexican President Sheinbaum said.

Bloomberg.

When it comes to online shopping, two names dominate the battlefield — Temu and Amazon. But what really sets them apart? Omnisend dug into the data, analyzing product listings, pricing tactics, and consumer trust on both platforms.

As a result, they’ve compiled a fascinating look into fierce competition, eyebrow-raising discounts, and growing concerns over brand imitation and fake reviews.

Here’s a glimpse of what they found:

Temu undercuts Amazon on price: Close product matches are 40% cheaper on average, saving shoppers around $13.37 per item
Product overlap is huge: 77% of Amazon-listed products have close equivalents on Temu, and one in 10 are identical
Brand imitation raises red flags: From blurred logos to copycat packaging, Temu products often mimic well-known brands
Discounts run deep: Temu’s slashing prices with up to 98% off in some categories, compared to Amazon’s 67% max discounts
Trust gap is real: Amazon’s review system is robust (50,000 reviews per product on average), while Temu trails behind with just 1,500, plus signs of potential review manipulation

So, who’s really winning — and at what cost?

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