Buy from us cheaper Chinese makers open new line in trade war on social media

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 Chinese manufacturers are increasingly turning to TikTok and other social media platforms to market luxury goods directly to American consumers. Their message is clear: skip the big brands and buy similar products straight from the source — at a fraction of the price.

In these videos, sellers promote items like leggings, handbags, and sandals that closely resemble high-end products from well-known brands such as Lululemon, Hermès, and Birkenstock. They often claim — sometimes misleadingly — that their products are made in the same factories as those premium brands.

American influencers are amplifying the trend, endorsing these factories and boosting downloads of Chinese shopping apps like DHGate and Taobao. For price-conscious consumers bracing for potential price hikes due to proposed tariffs under former President Donald Trump, the appeal is strong.

The trend is exploding on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where these videos are racking up millions of views and thousands of likes. Many posts are generating a significant response — not just in engagement, but in shifting shopping behaviors.



Social Media Trend Reveals Growing U.S. Dependence on Chinese Goods

Experts say the viral trend of Chinese sellers marketing directly to U.S. consumers via TikTok highlights a deeper reality: America's heavy reliance on Chinese manufacturing.

“It shows how effectively they can reach American shoppers and shape the narrative about our dependence on Chinese goods,” said an analyst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies who focuses on tech policy.

Neither the Chinese Embassy in Washington nor the Chinese Consulate in New York responded to requests for comment.

According to Margot Hardy, an analyst at social network analysis firm Graphika, the number of TikTok videos encouraging users to buy straight from Chinese factories has surged by nearly 250% in recent months.

Retail experts caution that many of the most popular videos, which claim to offer products from the same factories that make items for brands like Lululemon or Hermès, are likely not legitimate.

“These factories usually sign strict confidentiality agreements with major brands,” said Sucharita Kodali, a retail analyst at Forrester. “It's highly unlikely they'd risk those relationships just to make a few extra sales online.”

Yet, concerns over authenticity haven’t slowed consumer interest.

Elizabeth Henzie, a 23-year-old from Mooresville, North Carolina, said the pricing information in these videos opened her eyes. She even created a spreadsheet listing factories claiming to sell dupes of luxury items like sneakers and handbags — and shared it on TikTok. The post received over 1 million views.

Henzie says she believes many of the sellers are genuinely trying to support American consumers.

“It feels like people in other countries are stepping up to help us,” she said. “Even if the situation here isn’t great, it’s pushing us to find new ways to support each other.”


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