Thanks to Trump, China sells luxury items from brands like Birkin, Louis Vuitton, Chanel at minimum price
Amid the ongoing US-China trade conflict—initially driven by Donald Trump’s efforts to bring manufacturing back to the United States—Chinese producers are now offering luxury brand items at remarkably low prices.
On Monday, numerous viral videos surfaced on X, showcasing the high-end materials, skilled craftsmanship, and meticulous production methods used to make these products. Many of the sellers are even providing free worldwide shipping, sparking widespread online interest.
My fyp is suddenly filled with Chinese manufacturers trying to sell directly to Americans. The gag is that even with paying the import tariff and shipping, it's still way cheaper than buying the same products through American corporations. We are not winning this trade war lmao. pic.twitter.com/bDbFt7uDFr
— abby (@abby4thepeople) April 13, 2025
China is definitely having their moment… The tea is steaming hot 🥵 pic.twitter.com/5OAYHeo5NG
— Meidas_Charise Lee (@charise_lee) April 12, 2025
These manufacturers have disclosed that they are the original producers behind top-tier luxury brands such as Birkin, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Estée Lauder, and Bobbi Brown. They are now selling these premium goods directly to consumers at prices as low as a tenth of what they cost at retail—sometimes even less.
A lot of the comments under the videos were skeptical of the quality of these products, while others were in support of these manufacturers. One user said, “What about the quality of what you’re buying? Those things fall apart in minutes.” Another commented, “If Chinese manufacturers can sell luxury brand products like Birkenstock clogs for $10 on TikTok, why are American consumers still paying $165 plus tax at retail stores?” A third asked, “The government wouldn’t make flights to china more expensive to stop us from getting cheaper stuff would they?”
This development unfolds amid escalating trade tensions, with the U.S. recently imposing tariffs on Chinese imports reaching up to 145%, prompting China to respond with its own tariffs as high as 125%. On Sunday, China’s Ministry of Commerce urged the U.S. to completely remove its retaliatory tariffs, following Trump’s decision to exempt products like smartphones, laptops, and other electronics from the latest round of duties.
