It has been suggested that the use of this rule has given Chinese marketplaces like Shein & Temu an unfair advantage & a route around consumer safety regulations.

A bill has advanced in the Ways & Means committee and the CPSC is taking action against the aforementioned marketplaces.

Resolves YES if the exemption is eliminated by a bill such as this one being signed into law or if this exemption is removed by other means such as executive order.

https://waysandmeans.house.gov/2024/04/19/ways-and-means-passes-legislation-to-combat-chinas-malign-influence-and-protect-american-workers/

https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-safety-commissioners-call-investigation-into-shein-temu-2024-09-03/

• Update 2025-02-03 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Scope of Countries Affected:

  • The resolution applies to countries subject to Sec 301 trade enforcement

  • At minimum, China is included