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When Tariffs Hit Home: How the U.S.–China Trade War Is Reshaping Online Shopping for Millions

Just a year ago, millions of Americans were hooked on the thrill of getting cute tops from Shein, quirky gadgets from Temu, and discounted tech from AliExpress—all straight from China, often for under $10. For working-class families, students, and bargain hunters, these apps became essential. But now, the once-booming wave of ultra-cheap shopping is crashing—and it’s not by choice. The $800 Loophole That Made It All Work For years, Chinese companies capitalized on a U.S. customs rule that allowed goods under $800 to enter the country duty-free. By shipping directly to consumers in small packages, giants like Temu , Shein , and Alibaba bypassed traditional retail tariffs. It was a win-win: businesses saved money, and customers got rock-bottom prices. But the rules of the game have changed. Tariffs Go Nuclear: Up to 145% on Chinese Goods The U.S. government has recently imposed drastic new tariffs , with some rates reaching 125% or even 145% depending on the category. ...

Bharat Ek Khoj - Closing Track

vah thaa Hiranyagarbh shristi sey pehley vidyamaan; vahi to saarey bhuut jaat ka swami mahaan; jo hai astitvamaan dharti aasmaan dhaaran kar; aisey kis devata ki upaasanaa karen hum havi dekar; jiskey bal par taejomay hai ambar; prithvi hari-bhari sthaapit-sthir; swarg aur suuraj bhi sthir; aisey kis devata ki upaasanaa karen hum havi dekar read more | digg story

My first amity with the subject 'History'

History … was always boring for me…. Big big books and lot to read, need to remember the names, the years and so on… and the way it was written it was not at all fascinating and then one Sunday night I guess around 8.30 PM or 9 there was something different on TV (mind it, at that time there was only one channel Door darshan) Bharat Ek Khoj, read more | digg story

The bright and dark sides of India

Here are 2 news stories that I have seen today, both about our country India, one talks about all the good & bright things that we should look into and go towards the future, and the other one the Dark side of the same India that we cannot ignore…. read more | digg story

The internet and the 2008 election

Fueled by increased viewing of online political videos and the use of social networks to gather campaign data and online donations for candidates, use of the Internet in this year's election cycle is shattering records, according to a study released this week The internet and the 2008 election read more | digg story

SkyDrive - let's share

Hi All   Here is a new tool, wherein you can share files upto 5 GB. It’s a password-protected online file storage. Always available where you need it. www. skydrive.live.com   When you sign in to Windows Live SkyDrive, you're in charge For each folder you create, you choose who has access to it. Add new folders, rename them, or change who has access at any time. Always where you need them ·                          5 GB of free online storage, available from any computer with Internet access. ·                          Create personal, shared, and public folders -- you decide who has access to each folder. ·                          Windows Live SkyDrive works well on any Windows or Macintosh computer with Firefox 1.5 or higher, or Internet Explorer 6 or higher. How we help protect your files ·                          Your personal folders are password-protected with your Windows Live ID, so only you have access. ·                          When ...