Norwegian coalition urges stricter regulation of Temu, Shein imports

Norwegian consumer and labor groups, including the Consumer Council, Virke, LO, and Schibsted's Vend, have appealed to the government for stricter regulation of foreign e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein, citing safety, fair competition, and environmental concerns. The Socialist Left (SV) and Green Party (MDG) have pledged to push these demands in upcoming budget negotiations starting November 6. This signals potential new import restrictions or tariffs on low-cost Chinese e-commerce, which could affect cross-border trade flows and domestic retail competition.