🇨🇦 Temu welcomes Canada
Temu, the Chinese e-commerce giant, has opened its marketplace to Canadian vendors. Previously, Canadians could only buy discount goods from China. Now, businesses registered in Canada with local inventory can sell directly. This move aligns with a rising push to "buy Canadian" amid trade war concerns.
📦 Faster shipping, bigger products
Temu says the new feature will speed up deliveries and expand product choices. The focus is on bulkier items that are harder to ship from overseas. However, Temu has not disclosed specific fulfillment requirements. Local sellers now join vendors from the US, UK, Japan, South Korea, and parts of Europe.
📊 Canadians are buying Temu
Temu entered Canada in February 2023. Since then, 39% of Canadian online shoppers have made a purchase. The platform is owned by PDD Holdings, which also runs Pinduoduo. Temu opened its US marketplace to sellers in November 2024 and is now expanding globally.
🌍 Trade war tensions rising
The push to buy locally comes as US-Canada trade tensions grow. US tariffs could impact cross-border e-commerce, affecting retailers like Temu and Shein. The “de minimis” exemption, allowing duty-free imports under $800, is under threat. This could reshape the online shopping landscape.
Will Temu’s local marketplace change how Canadians shop?
