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Markup explainersWhy is Temu so cheap? The supply chain behind $3 gadgetsWondering why Temu is so cheap? Factory direct shipping, loss leader subsidies, and zero middlemen explain the $3 gadgets. Here is how the math works.July 12, 2026 · 8 min read