Alibaba Vs. PDD Holdings: There's Only One Winner In The Tariff Standoff

  • PDD Holdings Inc.'s significant Q1 earnings miss - marked by the steep plunge in Temu-driven transaction services revenue growth - serves as a clear warning of looming tariff implications. This follows a streak of earnings disappointments reported by its core domestic and international commerce rivals, including Alibaba, from earlier this month. The ongoing tariff uncertainties are likely to amplify the strategic and structural differences between BABA and PDD, revealing how each company responds to shifting global and domestic headwinds.