Online retailers Shein and Temu are facing increased pressure in the US after two senior politicians pushed for investigations, including into claims of a forced labour and intellectual property theft.
In Texas, the state's attorney general Ken Paxton launched a probe into allegations of forced labour and the use of unsafe materials at Shein.
At a national level, Senator Tom Cotton called for a federal investigation into possible IP theft at both Shein and Temu, which he labelled "communist Chinese" platforms.
Shein said it took concerns raised about its business practices seriously. Temu did not immediately respond for a comment.
Designers and small American brands have accused Shein of systematically copying their original creations, often just days after launch, and selling them at a fraction of the price, Cotton said.
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