Tariffs Are Putting Shein's Model In Peril As Ultra-Cheap Prices Stand Under Pressure

Source: International Business Times

Shein's profitability fell 39% between 2024 and 2025, while Shein posted a $99 million loss in the first quarter of 2026, compared with a $395 million profit during the same period a year earlier. AFP Shein's ultra-low-price business model is coming under increasing pressure from higher tariffs. The fast-fashion retailer is reporting a sharp drop in U.