Chinese e-commerce platforms and supermarket chains have set to implement a series of targeted measures to offset the impact of the newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Chinese exporters by rapidly expanding domestic sales channels.
JD.com has announced a massive procurement plan worth 200 billion yuan to source products originally meant for exports and integrate them into its self-operated domestic retail system.
Over 10 platforms – including Alibaba, Douyin, Kuaishou, Freshhippo, VIP shop, and 91 Home Textiles – have pledged to leverage their digital infrastructure to connect supply with demand.
Their initiatives include direct procurement orders, dedicated foreign trade product sections, traffic support, fast-track channels, and supply-demand matching services to deliver quality export products to Chinese consumers quickly.
Freshhippo launched a 24-hour green channel for export-oriented companies on Friday, providing access to its efficient logistics and supply chain network and creating a dedicated sales zone for export products.
Chinese supermarket chains such as Yonghui, CR Vanguard, and Wushang Group prepared to launch "fast-track" channels for export enterprises.
Wang Zhiming, deputy general manager of Wushang Group, expressed the commitment of domestic retailers to support exporters.
"As a domestic trade enterprise, we should overcome difficulties together with foreign trade enterprises. In this process, our platform advantages can help them explore the domestic market," Wang said.
Retail alliances like Linkshop and Ant Alliance have also launched action plans to empower export businesses through omni-channel retail strategies.
Chinese retailers help exporters turn to domestic market to counter U.S tariff impact
Chinese retailers help exporters turn to domestic market to counter U.S tariff impact
Chinese retailers help exporters turn to domestic market to counter U.S tariff impact
