Amazon FBA Surcharge, Shopify Scripts Killed, Temu and Shein Price Hikes: Ecommerce News 4/27/26

Amazon just hit every FBA seller with a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge. Shopify is killing Scripts on June 30th. Temu and Shein raised US prices on April 25th. The EU started biometric tracking of every American crossing the border. Walmart retired refund rate from its seller standards. Amazon's Rufus AI added an Auto Buy button. And TikTok Shop dispatch enforcement is now live. Seven stories every store operator and digital nomad needs on their radar going into this week.

🔥 Stories covered:

1. Amazon FBA 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge now live in the US and Canada — Multi Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime fees follow on May 2nd

2. Shopify Scripts officially dead as of June 30th — migration to Shopify Functions is not optional and stores that ignore this wake up to broken checkouts on July 1st

3. Walmart Marketplace retired Refund Rate from seller performance standards and confirmed 20%+ YOY marketplace growth for the fourth quarter in a row

4. Amazon Rufus AI adds Auto Buy button — eMarketer forecasts AI shopping platforms drive $20.9 billion in retail ecommerce spend in 2026

5. TikTok Shop late dispatch enforcement live — two business day ship requirement now enforced, TikTok reverses mandate to force sellers onto its own logistics network

6. Shein and Temu raised US prices April 25th — de minimis exemption ends May 2nd with a 30% duty or $25 per item whichever is higher, jumping to $50 per item June 1st

7. EU entry exit system fully live with biometrics at all 29 Schengen borders — ETIAS pre-travel authorization confirmed for Q4 2026 at €20

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