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#262: NY Toy Fair 2025 Exclusive Interview with Hootenanny Games
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run a business with your spouse? Is it all fun and games, or does every dinner conversation turn into a boardroom meeting? Do you get to celebrate the wins together, or do you find yourself debating packaging details at 10 PM on a Friday night?
#261: NY Toy Fair 2025 Exclusive Interview with Thin Air Brands
Are tariffs here to stay or not? That was the hot topic at New York Toy Fair 2025, and trust me—it’s still got the toy industry buzzing. In Q1 of 2025, the Trump administration announced a 20% tariff on Chinese imports, and with 80% of all toys made in China, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers are all bracing for impact.
So, who's really going to absorb these extra costs? Will factories take the hit? Will retailers adjust their pricing? Or will consumers end up paying the price?
Find out:
🔥 Why Chinese factories can’t absorb the tariffs, and what that means for production
🛒 How major retailers are pivoting their strategies to stay competitive
⚖️ If companies should rush their products to market before the tariffs take full effect
🔍 Shifting buyer patterns at Toy Fair 2025