Temu disputes European Commission's preliminary findings regarding compliance and subsidies

On August 3, 2026, the online retail platform Temu officially expressed its disagreement with the preliminary findings issued by the European Commission. The Commission's Statement of Grounds alleges that the company failed to cooperate during official inspections and benefited from foreign state subsidies that distort competition within the European Union's internal market.

In an official statement, Temu categorically rejected these claims. The company asserts that it provided full cooperation and addressed all information requests submitted by the Commission during the inspection period. Furthermore, Temu maintains that its European operations are entirely self-funded through stable internal cash flows generated by its own business activities, denying any reliance on foreign state financial assistance to gain a competitive advantage in the EU market.

Moving forward, the company announced its intention to conduct a detailed review of the Commission's Statement of Grounds. Temu plans to submit formal responses to the regulatory body, expressing confidence that the European Commission will re-evaluate its current position regarding these allegations. The company reiterated its commitment to the principles of fair competition and is currently preparing its legal and administrative reply to address the outstanding concerns raised by EU authorities.