eBay will stop selling gift cards in 2026. The platform confirms that existing gift card balances will remain usable until expiration, so buyers need not worry about losing their balances.
Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will abolish tariff exemptions for import packages valued under 150 Euros. Amazon sellers using FBA or FBM to ship to the EU will have to pay an additional 3 Euro tariff per item. Sellers are advised to recalculate the gross profit of small package shipments and consider increasing the proportion of local overseas warehouse shipping to reduce costs.
TikTok fully upgrades its AI marketing tools, adding Symphony Agent-driven search and creation features. The new tools support automatic matching of UGC videos based on marketing plans, generating TikTok-style ads, and providing creator management and brand ambassador tracking functions, aimed at improving ad placement precision and content production efficiency.
Amazon Europe updates its FBM direct shipping policy, requiring sellers to use platform-authorized logistics carriers and to synchronize ASIN and IOSS tax numbers during shipment. If consumers are re-taxed due to non-compliance, the platform will no longer provide tariff compensation, and sellers will bear all losses.
TikTok Shop's mid-year sales in the US showed strong performance in the first week, with the POP cross-border self-operated model's daily GMV exceeding last year's by more than 2.2 times. Categories related to sports events and summer trends emerged as growth drivers, with the number of livestreams exceeding 10,000 USD increasing by over three times year-on-year, highlighting the explosive potential of livestream selling in the US market.
Singapore's National Environment Agency announced that starting July 1, 2026, all imported household appliances must meet Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and require prior registration for a certification of registration (COR). This requirement also applies to personal cross-border purchases of appliances, with non-compliant products prohibited from sale and advertising.
ByteDance is negotiating an overseas loan of approximately $20 billion to further strengthen the computational support for TikTok and its overseas businesses. The company has raised its 2026 capital expenditure plan to about $70 billion to benchmark against giants like Amazon and Google while continuing to invest heavily in AI large models and global data center construction.
Shopee Vietnam announced that starting July 29, 2026, it will automatically delete inactive listings that have been idle for over a year, have no sales records, and have not participated in overseas synchronization. The platform will launch a warning label on June 29 to remind sellers to review and update their product information.
Yeahka's Chuangxinzhong ranks first among ByteDance's JiChuang 2.0 model agencies. By deploying an AI Agent, the company has automated the production of advertising materials, yielding 30 to 40 sets of video ads daily, significantly enhancing advertising efficiency in the e-commerce and local service sectors.
ASEAN reaffirms its support for MSMEs on International MSME Day, aiming to enhance the trade policy environment, digital connectivity, and sustainable value chains through the SCOPE Trade project in cooperation with the EU, to increase the competitiveness of MSMEs in cross-border e-commerce and global markets.
Jordan's Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply has completed the review of the first phase of its national e-commerce strategy and developed plans for the second phase from 2026 to 2029. The new strategy focuses on optimizing the regulatory environment for cross-border e-commerce, enhancing the contribution of digital trade to exports, and promoting digital transformation.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced an indefinite suspension of the 'De Minimis' duty exemption for goods valued under $800 entering via non-postal channels. This means that all low-value goods entering through courier services or other non-postal means must undergo formal or informal clearance, significantly raising compliance thresholds.
Amazon Global Store officially launched the 'Latin America Quick Pass Program' to provide local registration, product selection, and operational support for 3,000 Chinese brands that are willing to invest long-term, aiming to accelerate their presence in Latin America, the fastest-growing e-commerce region globally by 2026.
The Hainan cross-border e-commerce outbound industry base was officially launched in Haikou, integrating supply chain resources from Shenzhen with the policy advantages of Hainan Free Trade Port (such as zero tariffs and tax incentives) to provide one-stop services for cross-border enterprises, with 12 companies signing agreements in the first batch.
A report released by the Shanghai Consumer Council indicates that by 2026, the e-commerce industry has entered a new stage of 'omni-channel + instant + AI'. AI is evolving from a backend operational tool to a front-end shopping assistant, and consumer behavior is shifting from planned stockpiling to spontaneous instant needs.
Xinjiang held a special promotion conference entitled 'Silk Road E-commerce: Join Hands Going Global', aiming to utilize Xinjiang's hub advantage as a core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt to help local e-commerce and foreign trade companies break logistics bottlenecks and collectively expand into Central Asia and Russia.
TikTok Shop updated the calculation logic for Delay Delivery Rate (LDR) on June 15, including 'late unshipped orders' in its assessments. Although the new rules are effective, related penalties will officially take effect in July, providing sellers a buffer period for adjustments.
TikTok Shop has launched a new Intellectual Property Protection Center (IPPC) guideline to assist brands in registering assets, monitoring infringing content, and submitting complaints. This initiative aims to strengthen copyright protection on the platform and safeguard brand seller rights.
Walmart announced the official launch of its paid membership service Walmart+ in Canada, marking the service's first expansion beyond the U.S. This move signifies Walmart's further expansion in global e-commerce and will provide Canadian sellers with a new source of traffic growth.
eBay's June seller update emphasizes standardized product description requirements for the coin category and introduces an all-new 'Smart Dispute Defense' feature. This feature allows sellers to use AI for one-click responses to handle payment disputes, enhancing operational efficiency.