The U.S. toy and hobby industry now faces a 145% tariff burden on many imported products, creating rising costs, shrinking consumer access, and straining small businesses nationwide. Rapid, strategic refinement of trade policy is needed to protect jobs, preserve educational tools and sustain America's traditions of creativity and learning.

If you’re a:

• Parent or educator – expect higher prices, fewer products, and reduced access to STEM and learning tools.
• Hobbyist – expect product shortages, discontinued items, and increased costs.
• Retailer or manufacturer – expect supply disruptions, pricing instability, and possible layoffs.

These tariffs impact your shelves, your wallet, and your community.

Here’s What You Can Expect

• Rising prices on everything from toys to trains to tabletop games
• Shrinking product availability, especially during holiday seasons
• Small business closures and layoffs in retail, warehousing, and design
• Delays and cancellations in shipments and new product releases
• Reduced access to hobby-based STEM education tools and therapeutic activities

Who Pays the Price?

• Small Business Owners – Facing impossible margins and shutdowns
• Employees – Losing jobs across logistics, design, and customer support
• Consumers – Bearing the cost of reduced availability and rising prices
• Children & Students – Losing access to affordable learning tools
• American Innovation – Facing long-term decline in creativity and entrepreneurship

What You Can Do

• Follow the Daily Tariff Tracker for updates
• Contact your elected officials and urge fair, targeted relief
• Support small toy and hobby businesses
• Join the advocacy movement to protect American creativity and access

The information shared by the Hobby Industry Coalition is intended solely to inform members, stakeholders, and the broader industry about trade developments, policy changes, and regulatory matters. Nothing on this website or in Coalition communications should be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion. Readers are encouraged to consult qualified legal counsel before acting on any information provided. The Coalition is not a law firm and does not offer legal representation.

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