Fast-fashion giant Shein is delaying its planned London stock market listing due to new US tariffs on Chinese imports. Originally targeting an IPO as early as Easter 2025, the company is now expected to push the listing to the second half of the year.
The delay follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to scrap tariff exemptions for goods under $800 and impose a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports. This move directly affects Shein, which relies on China-based manufacturers to ship low-cost fashion worldwide.
Shein, last valued at $66 billion in 2023, filed confidential IPO documents with UK regulators last June. However, the new tariffs may force the company to rethink its pricing and supply chain strategies before going public.
The IPO is also under scrutiny from UK regulators, who are reviewing Shein’s business model and supply chain practices. With the combination of regulatory hurdles and shifting trade policies, Shein’s road to a public listing is becoming increasingly uncertain.
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