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We know how frustrating price changes can be—especially when they feel sudden or unpredictable. So let’s be real with you: Starting May 2, 2025, new U.S. tariffs went into effect on products imported from China, and international shipping rates have followed closely behind. It’s affected everyone—including platforms like Amazon, Temu, and Shein.

But instead of passing every cost increase onto you, ProTrendyz made a different choice.

Here’s what’s happening—and how we’re adapting without losing sight of our mission to bring you quality and affordability in one place.

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🚨 What’s Happening with Tariffs & Shipping?

The U.S. eliminated a major loophole called the de minimis exemption—a policy that used to let lower-cost imports skip tariffs. Now? Every package from China gets hit with duties, no matter the price.

This led to two major changes:

• Shipping costs from China surged (often 25–40% higher than before)

• Product costs rose, especially in categories like clothing, electronics, and accessories

To make matters tougher, logistics companies introduced complex surcharges for oversized or “sensitive” items, making basic items like slippers or lamps more expensive to ship—even if the product itself is low-cost.

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✅ How ProTrendyz Is Navigating It (Without Breaking Your Wallet)

We’re not pretending these challenges don’t exist. But we are handling them differently:

🔹 1. We Removed Our Tariff Price Adjustments

At first, we applied a small 6% increase to offset new duties. But after running direct fulfillment tests, we realized shipping companies were already baking tariffs into their pricing. So we removed that surcharge entirely—giving you better value across the board.

🔹 2. Our Shipping Strategy Is Smarter (and Cheaper)

We’ve fine-tuned our product sourcing so that every listed item meets one critical goal:
→ Offer fast shipping at fair prices—without hidden surprises.

How?
We limit international shipping costs to a low limit when selecting logistics providers. This avoids overpriced methods while still offering fast shipping options based on products, on an average of 7-12 days.

🔹 3. U.S. Warehouse = Best Value

We’re expanding our U.S. product catalog because:

• There are no international tariffs

• You get 3–7 day shipping

• You see lower all-in prices

These products are tagged as “Ships from U.S.” and are often the best-value picks in their category.

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💬 Why Some Products May Still Seem Pricey

Certain categories—like slippers, oversized home goods, or niche electronics—can still look more expensive than expected. That’s not price gouging. That’s logistics inflation.

Shipping something light-but-large can cost more than the item itself. We could’ve dropped quality to hit bargain pricing—but that’s not ProTrendyz. Instead, we chose to:

• Keep shipping included in the listed price

• Apply MOV (Minimum Order Value) discounts to lower your total cart price

• Focus on transparency so you always know what you’re paying for

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💪 We're Built for This

We’ve seen too many stores raise prices silently or cut corners on quality. Not us. We’ve tested everything. We’ve adjusted smarter. And we’ve built ProTrendyz around resilience, clarity, and fairness. We’re still here, and will always be.

If you’re seeing a $24 item, that price includes:

• International logistics fees

• Handling

• Fulfillment

• Import duties
  No surprises.

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🛍 What You Can Expect From Us

• Clear pricing — no hidden charges

• Smart shipping — capped, balanced, optimized

• Reliable quality — never compromised for the sake of a few dollars

• MOV Discounts — to help you unlock better value as you shop

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💌 Still Unsure? Just Ask.

Check the “Ships From” section on every product page, or message us anytime. Our team is happy to break things down or help you find the best value for your cart.

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Thanks for shopping smart. Thanks for shopping ProTrendyz.
We’re not just keeping up—we’re leading the way forward. 🔥