Dirt-cheap toys imported into U.S. can be dangerous, group says. "Only a small percentage were deemed unsafe, and those are usually sold direct to consumer or they enter the country through de minimis shipments," she writes in her report. "De minimis is a loophole for cheap — and sometimes dangerous — Chinese goods," says Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., in a …
WASHINGTON — As a substitute teacher in her mid-20s, Lindsey Puls was delighted to discover the fashion world of Shein more than 10 years ago, lured in by its super-low prices — with tops selling for a few dollars, dresses under $10, and free shipping on orders over $29. On Thursday, a group of 40 lawmakers asked Homeland Security Secretary …