France imposes levy on ultra-fast fashion targeting Shein, Temu, AliExpress

France begins imposing a fee on ultra-fast fashion items, set to reach nearly €20 per garment, targeting Asian e-commerce platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. The levy follows June legislation and aims to curb environmental and economic impacts of low-cost, high-volume clothing. This marks a concrete regulatory step in the EU's broader scrutiny of Asian e-commerce giants, potentially setting a precedent for other member states.