Daily intel for cross-border sellers — products, policy, platforms, and the moves that work.
On June 1, Trump signed a proclamation adjusting Section 232 metals tariffs ([ whitehouse.gov ]( https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/06/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-updates-tariffs-on-steel-aluminum-and-copper-imports/ )). Agricultural equipment — combines, harvest…
Amazon officially announced Prime Day runs June 23–26 (4 days) — earliest summer slot since 2021, expanded to 23 international markets ( aboutamazon.com , June 2). Walmart countered with Walmart Deals June 22–28 (7 days), starting one day before Prime Day and extending two days a…
Shopee updated Marketplace seller fees effective May 21, waiving or reducing commission on over 100 essential-goods categories (Food & Beverage, Home & Living staples got a 1% commission reduction from May 18). Separately, Fulfilled by Shopee handling fees decreased from…
Global-e announced May 26 a $350M acquisition of US cross-border logistics firm Passport Global, plus up to $75M in earnouts tied to 2026 results ([Global-e press release]( https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/26/3300956/0/en/Global-e-to-Enhance-Logistics-Offering-w…
Two FBT rate-card changes are now scheduled on the official TikTok Shop US Seller Center. Effective May 20, single-unit fulfillment fees for items in the 16–50 lb weight tiers dropped by $0.10 to $5 per unit — direct relief on bulky single SKUs (think compact furniture, kitchen a…
