Temu Significantly Cuts U.S. Market Advertising Budget
In response to U.S. tariff policies and the elimination of the $800 de minimis threshold, Temu has drastically reduced its advertising budget in the U.S. market, cutting spending on the X platform by 95% and shifting its focus to channels like Pinterest and Meta.
What are the key facts?
- 1X platform spending: down 95% year-on-year
- 2Focus shift: towards Pinterest and Meta
- 3Influencing factors: tariff policies and elimination of de minimis threshold
What happened?
Temu adjusted its U.S. advertising strategy in the first five months of 2026. Due to changes in the policy environment, Temu significantly cut its expenditure on the X platform and redirected resources towards Meta and Pinterest in pursuit of more efficient customer acquisition methods.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Cross-border sellers should monitor Temu's advertising strategy changes, evaluate returns on ad placements across different social platforms, and devise corresponding strategies to adapt to market changes.