POLL | Will Trump’s tariff war and Chinese TikTok exposés change where you buy luxury goods?

In the wake of Donald Trump’s tariff hikes on Chinese goods, Chinese manufacturers have gone full savage on TikTok — pulling back the curtain on how little it costs to make your favourite luxury items.

From showing Lululemon leggings to “Birkin-style” bags straight from production lines, these TikTokers aren’t just revealing factory secrets — they’re teaching viewers how to cut out the middleman and the markup.

With millions of views and counting, it’s sparked a major conversation: Are we still paying for craftsmanship or just buying the brand hype?

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