RetailAnkara moves to shield local industry, following EU, US steps against Chinese e-tailersTemu and Shein are affected by Turkey's move to scrap duty-free online trade of cheap products. (Screenshots and collage by Nikkei Asia)SINAN TAVSANJanuary 27, 2026 10:19 JSTISTANBUL -- Chinese e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu have suspended or restricted trade in Turkey ahead of a government move to scrap duty-free online trade from Feb. 6.Read NextRetailShein steps up Europe charm offensive to offset US tariff falloutRetailShein targeted in consumer group complaint to European CommissionRetailTemu seals delivery deal with Austrian Post in strategy to 'go local'RetailJD.com raises eyebrows in Germany with debut of Joybuy retail siteTrade warUnsafe China-made goods prompt EU crackdown on e-tailersRetailShein's shift to Europe faces blowback from French crackdownEconomyMore Chinese sex workers willingly smuggled into Germany, police sayLatest on RetailRetailThai conglomerate CP faces internal dispute over finance businessRetailJapan's Miki House kidswear finds right fit in US with Plaza Hotel storeRetailChina ice cream chain Mixue takes page from Labubu with Snow King merch