How China’s State-Backed E-Commerce Platforms Threaten American Consumers and U.S. Technology Leadership

China’s state-backed e-commerce platforms—like Temu, SHEIN, and AliExpress—are expanding rapidly in the U.S., leveraging subsidies, tax breaks, and government-supported infrastructure to gain market dominance. These platforms exploit gaps in U.S. regulations, raising concerns over consumer safety, counterfeit goods, data privacy, and forced labor. The report underscores how China’s industrial policy aligns e-commerce with its broader geopolitical and technological ambitions, posing long-term risks to U.S. competitiveness and national security. U.S. policymakers are urged to respond with reforms that ensure fair competition, protect consumers, and strengthen domestic e-commerce resilience.