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Amazon is globally removing the hard threshold of 'seller performance' for obtaining the 'Featured Offer' (formerly the Buy Box). This means that even with fluctuating performance metrics, sellers still have the opportunity to compete for this position, with the platform now placing greater emphasis on price, inventory, and delivery speed.
Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will impose a €3 tariff on low-value goods under €150, officially ending long-standing tax exemptions, requiring cross-border sellers to reassess pricing and compliance strategies.
The US is set to implement new Section 301 tariffs on July 24, covering most imported goods from the EU and UK. This will directly increase operational costs for cross-border sellers, who need to assess profit margins in advance and consider tariff deduction options.
TikTok Shop in the US has recently adjusted its seller deposit policy by implementing a tiered deposit system. This move aims to regulate the platform's operating environment and enhance seller service quality, but also imposes higher demands on sellers' cash flow.
Amazon has launched the submission process for the 2026 holiday season promotion. Sellers need to plan their inventory and promotional strategy in advance to capture the sales traffic during the peak season.
TikTok Shop has recently adjusted its fee structure for the U.S. market, raising individual product commissions by up to 50%. This change directly impacts sellers' profit margins and requires merchants to reevaluate pricing strategies and cost structures.
Mercado Libre officially implements the IPI 3.0 inventory performance assessment, introducing new operating efficiency metrics. The new rules directly determine sellers' overseas warehouse capacity quotas, with high-scoring sellers receiving additional resources, advising sellers to adjust their stocking strategies promptly.
Starting July 12, Lazada cross-border sellers can access the 'Store Health Center' to monitor violations, scores, and core performance at a unified entry point.
Shopee Vietnam has introduced two new order buffer statuses to enhance risk control and logistics allocation, automatically extending the shipping deadlines during platform review and logistics allocation.
TikTok Shop is upgrading its traditional violation points system to a dynamic 'Account Health Rating (AHR)' system, requiring sellers to transition from passive compliance to active management, with brands held accountable for content violations by associated creators.
Amazon announces the gradual removal of seller qualification thresholds for the Featured Offer (golden shopping cart). Previously, this qualification was mainly based on seller performance metrics. With this adjustment, the system will automatically include all sellers' offers in the competition pool and rank them based on overall performance. This policy will be fully deployed globally by the end of 2026.
TikTok Shop updated its seller policy on July 1, 2026. Sellers are advised to closely monitor the latest compliance requirements in the Seller Center to ensure their store operations align with the platform's current standards and avoid regulatory risks.
Retail analysis indicates that Amazon is scaling back its fresh grocery stores and related payment technology investments, while eBay is taking strict measures to ban AI shopping bots to maintain fairness and authenticity in platform transactions.
TikTok Shop recently adjusted its cross-border operation model (POP) recruitment policy for the US market, officially opening admission to Chinese sellers with experience from Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and independent sites, lowering the entry barrier.
The EU has officially canceled the tax exemption policy for low-value e-commerce packages. Starting July 2026, all goods imported from non-EU countries valued under 150 euros will be subject to a fixed tariff of 3 euros per item. This measure aims to eliminate competitive inequality between non-EU sellers and local EU businesses, requiring sellers to recalculate costs and optimize customs declaration data.
The EU has officially implemented a €3 tariff policy on low-value cross-border e-commerce parcels, increasing costs for sellers exporting low-priced goods to the EU.
Newegg officially launches a memory trade-in program to enhance its PC hardware upgrade ecosystem. This initiative aims to improve user retention through a circular economy model and boost sales of new hardware.
TikTok Shop recently adjusted its fee structure, with per-item commission rates rising by as much as 50%. This change directly increases operational costs for sellers, possibly forcing them to reassess pricing strategies to maintain profit margins.
Walmart Global E-commerce has officially launched the ‘Thousand-Mile Ma’ recruitment plan, offering commission reductions, logistics discounts, and advertising subsidies to Chinese sellers to lower export costs and accelerate market entry in North America.
Shopee Malaysia's official overseas warehouse announced an increase in handling fees for exception items (such as relabeling/repackaging) starting July 15 due to non-platform reasons. Sellers need to strengthen label verification before shipping.