Temu’s U.S. Daily Users Drop 58% Amid Tariffs and Fulfillment Overhaul

by | Jun 3, 2025 | E-commerce News

Temu’s daily active users in the U.S. fell by 58% in May, according to Sensor Tower, as the platform faces mounting challenges from new U.S. tariffs and the end of the de minimis exemption. The discount e-commerce app, owned by PDD Holdings, has slashed U.S. ad spending and shifted to a local fulfillment model that places tariff compliance on merchants. While Shein has adapted better by increasing per-customer spending, Temu’s engagement and growth have sharply declined, though the company is seeing faster user gains in less affluent international markets.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks E-commerce Newsletter, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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