What's at stake in US-China trade talks
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But now their toys can talk back, thanks to a wave of companies that are fitting children’s playthings with chatbots and voice assistants. It’s a trend that has particularly taken off in China: A recent report by the Shenzhen Toy Industry Association and JD.
Toys made in China have been exempt from tariffs since President Donald Trump’s first term. That is no longer the case. Last month, Trump raised tariff rates on China to 20%, dealing a big blow to the toy industry. But he didn’t stop there. Just a few ...
In Washington, China hawks say its economy is too weak to withstand a tariff shock. In the city of Yiwu, factories are showing why, for now, that may be a miscalculation.
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hitting toy giants Mattel and Hasbro as the critical holiday season nears.
The Chinese toy market is undergoing a major transformation fueled by the explosive growth of AI-powered companions and educational gadgets that can chat and learn with children. The sector
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The U.S. Postal Service has decided to continue accepting packages from China and Hong Kong, less than 12 hours after initially announcing a halt. This change is particularly significant for the growing number of consumers purchasing ...
Greece, N.Y. (WHAM) — Chet Rinaudo operates Rhinos Comics on Dewey Avenue in Greece. He said with his toy stock, he wants to stay cutting edge for his customers. “If you're not current, you're waning, and you're not on top of your game, somebody else ...
Toy Association CEO Greg Ahearn expects price increases of 15% to 20% on games, dolls, cars, and other toys by the back-to-school shopping season. As toy inventors, toy manufacturers and buyers for stores that sell toys met for a four-day annual trade ...
BEIJING: A major Chinese second-hand platform has sparked online controversy after allegedly requiring a mother to submit an uninterrupted five-minute video of herself slapping her child as a condition for processing a refund.
The International Skating Union is investigating after two Chinese ice dancers were shown with what appeared to be a toy ballistic missile during a Grand Prix figure skating event.
As always, The Toy Book reminds readers that tariffs are taxes paid by American businesses and consumers, not China or any foreign government. The billions collected by the U.S. government in tariff revenue come directly from Americans’ pockets.
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