France to make ultra-fast fashion more expensive, adding up to €19.50 per garment
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- France will charge shoppers extra for clothing ordered from Shein, Temu and AliExpress starting Sept. 1.
- The new environmental contribution will initially add a few euros per item.
- For larger garments, the charge could rise to €19.50 by 2030.
People in France who order clothes from Shein, Temu or AliExpress will pay more from Sept. 1, when the country introduces a tax on ultra-fast fashion.
The measure, described as an “ecological contribution,” will initially add only a few euros to the price of each item. For larger garments, however, the charge could reach €19.50 by 2030.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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