Amazon has further tightened ASIN creation policies, requiring third-party sellers to obtain formal authorization from brand owners before creating new ASINs. This move aims to enhance brand protection but also raises operational barriers for non-brand sellers.
US Customs has indefinitely suspended the duty-free import policy for parcels valued under $800. This means that all commercial packages entering the US via air, sea, and land must now undergo formal or informal customs clearance declarations and pay applicable duties. This move will directly increase logistics costs for cross-border e-commerce sellers and significantly impact brands relying on direct shipping.
Amazon US has announced that starting July 8, all imported consumer goods regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must complete the electronic submission of GCC or CPC compliance certificates before arriving at US customs. Sellers who fail to comply may face customs delays or rejection of shipments.
TikTok Shop UK officially implemented its 'Inactive and Dormant Store Policy' on June 11. The platform will monitor sellers' operational activities continuously and take measures such as traffic restrictions, stopping order acceptance, or even deactivating stores for those that remain inactive for extended periods, aiming to enhance the overall operational quality and user experience of the platform.
eBay released its June seller update, highlighting mandatory standardized item descriptions for the coins category, a new pricing tool for trading card sellers that allows market trend scanning, and the launch of 'Smart Dispute Defense' allowing sellers to generate AI-driven replies for payment disputes.
Walmart announced the launch of Walmart+ membership service in Canada, marking the first pilot of the service outside the U.S. Canadian consumers can enjoy various membership benefits such as same-day delivery from stores, free shipping on the website, and Crave streaming service as part of this expansion into the international e-commerce market.
DHL's 2026 e-commerce trends report reveals that U.S. consumers heavily rely on convenience, with 93% of respondents citing fast, free delivery and easy returns as top considerations. Trust is identified as the main barrier to cross-border shopping, with 52% of consumers avoiding international purchases due to fraud concerns. Stockouts and unmet delivery expectations are major reasons for shopping cart abandonment.
Etsy has introduced a 'Listing Strategies' advertising feature allowing sellers to set specific advertising goals for individual products. This feature offers three strategies: 'Higher Exposure,' 'Lower Click Costs,' and 'Efficient Spending,' but is currently only available to sellers with a daily ad budget of at least $25, aimed at helping sellers manage advertising more effectively.
Walmart Global e-commerce has officially launched the 'Qianli Ma' recruitment program and introduced the 'One-Click Global' feature. Sellers already on the U.S. site can expand into the Canadian, Mexican, and Chilean markets with a single click without undergoing repeated review. This program also offers commission reductions, logistics discounts, and advertising subsidies, aiming to lower the barriers for sellers going global.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed that Phase 2 of the IEEPA tariff refund process will commence on June 29. This involves compliance handling and refund mechanisms for relevant tariffs, and affected importers should closely monitor system updates and declaration requirements.
TikTok Shop has officially entered the Portuguese market, allowing users to purchase products directly through videos, live broadcasts, and brand pages. This move further expands TikTok's e-commerce presence in Europe, providing brands with a new avenue for social commerce growth.
Newegg has launched its 12th annual FantasTech summer sale, covering categories such as software, accessories, and smart home products. As its core annual promotional event, this sale aims to boost platform traffic and sales through significant discounts.
Amazon has added a 'year-round price history' feature to its AI shopping assistant, now launched in the U.S., U.K., and India markets. This move increases price transparency and may impose higher demands on sellers' pricing strategies.
eBay officially confirmed receipt of a non-binding acquisition proposal from GameStop. eBay states that shareholders do not need to take any action, but the news has sparked significant market interest in eBay's future strategic direction.
The latest logistics weekly report indicates that with the suspension of low-value tariff exemptions, the cross-border e-commerce supply chain faces severe challenges. Sellers are forced to shift from fragmented small package direct mail to bulk shipping and overseas warehouse models to reduce compliance risks and costs.
At the Spring Seller Meeting, eBay announced multiple product updates, including restrictions on buyer order cancellations, the addition of a 15-minute window for payment/address modifications, and the launch of a new problem resolution center, aimed at enhancing seller operational efficiency and after-sales capabilities.
Amazon requires self-fulfilled sellers to ensure that the shipping time at the SKU level accurately reflects actual dispatch performance. This policy will take effect on June 29, aiming to enhance customer experience through more precise delivery expectations, with non-compliant sellers potentially facing stricter account performance reviews.
In its June update, eBay launched “Smart Dispute Defense,” allowing sellers to use AI to respond to payment disputes with one click. The trading card pricing tool is now available to all sellers, while the coins category must follow new standardized condition-description requirements.
The TikTok Shop Mid-Year Promotion in the US started on June 17 and will last for 16 days. The platform advises sellers to boost traffic conversion through short videos and live broadcasts, and to use AI creative tools such as TikTok Symphony to optimize content production.
Amazon Global Selling released a white paper titled '2026 Trends in China's Export Cross-Border E-commerce,' highlighting that AI has become a new paradigm for going global. Research shows that 98% of Chinese sellers are using AI tools in their operations, with AI evolving from single-point tools to collaborative agents.