Tariff Cut Boosts Economy, AI Shopping Revolution, AI Listing Optimization, eBay’s New CCO Update - This week in Amazon & eCommerce - May 21

Finally getting inventory in…

1. Lower Tariffs, but Should Some Stay Up? The US has reduced tariffs on small parcels from China and Hong Kong, slashing the rate from 120% to 54% following a trade truce with Beijing. This helps ease trade tensions, but what if Temu and Shein should have been kept at bay? [Learn more]

2. eBay Launches AI Shopping Agent… Hope its Better Than Amazon’s: eBay has begun rolling out its new AI shopping agent, a move that could, in theory, assist the shopping experience by offering hyper-personalized product recommendations and guidance throughout the buyer’s journey. [Learn more]

3. Amazon Launches AI Tool to Optimize Seller Listings and Boost Sales: Amazon has introduced a new generative AI tool called Enhance My Listing (EML) to help sellers optimize their product listings with ease. This tool streamlines the process of updating listings to reflect seasonal trends and appeal to buyers, saving time and ensuring high-quality, up-to-date content. [Learn more]

4. eBay Names Jordan Sweetnam CCO to Drive Seller Experience and Growth: eBay has appointed Jordan Sweetnam as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) on March 12, 2025, following his extensive tenure with the company. Sweetnam, who was previously Vice President of Seller Experience and later head of Marketplaces, brings deep knowledge of the eBay seller community. [Learn more]

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