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BREAKING: Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on $200 Billion in Chinese Goods
September 18, 2018
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President Trump announced last night that tariffs at a rate of 10 percent will be imposed on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, effective September 24. Although finished toys (imported under HTS chapter 9503) are not on the list, the list includes children’s furniture (such as chairs), arts and crafts items, juvenile products, children’s hats, and more. On January 1, tariffs on these goods will increase to 25 percent.
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New Webinar: A Look at the U.S. Toy Collectibles Market
September 18, 2018
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Registration is now open for The Toy Association’s upcoming webinar on October 11 at 2 p.m. (Eastern) that takes a deep dive into the U.S. collectibles market.
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FINAL REMINDER: TOTY Nominations Due Thursday
September 17, 2018
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The deadline to submit nominations for the 2019 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards is Thursday, September 20 at 5 p.m. (Eastern).
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Only a Few Spots Remain For Product Preview Appointments at Fall Toy Preview
September 17, 2018
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The Toy Association’s trends team will be on site at Fall Toy Preview scouting new playthings to determine the hot toy trends for 2019. Exhibiting companies are encouraged to book appointments with the trends team by Friday, September 21; only a few spots remain.
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Trump Administration Set to Impose Tariffs on $200 Billion in Chinese Goods
September 17, 2018
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According to the Washington Post, President Trump is set to impose tariffs at a rate of 10 percent on $200 billion in Chinese goods, with an announcement expected from the administration any day. This action would finalize tariffs on a list of Chinese imports (which includes more than 1,000 products, such as children’s furniture, arts and crafts items, juvenile products, children’s hats, and more) proposed in July.
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September Spotlight on Toy Association Members
September 14, 2018
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This month’s Toy Association member spotlight features Hasbro, Jazwares, LEGO Group, Mattel, and Wicked Cool Toys.
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The LEGO® Group Named Official “Adopt-the-Pig” Toy Bank Sponsor for 2019
September 13, 2018
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The Toy Foundation (TTF) proudly announced today that The LEGO® Group has been named as the official “Adopt-the-Pig” sponsor of TTF’s Toy Bank for the remainder of 2018 and all of 2019. The 82-year-old toy company is deeply committed to philanthropy; its sponsorship of The Toy Bank includes a $10,000 donation in support of the Foundation’s mission to bring joy, comfort, and learning to children in need through toys and play.
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Toy Association Joins Americans for Free Trade Coalition to Oppose Harmful Tariffs
September 12, 2018
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The Toy Association announced today that it has joined Americans for Free Trade, a multi-industry coalition aimed at opposing tariffs and highlighting the benefits of international trade to the U.S. economy.
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Fall Toy Preview News You Need to Know
September 11, 2018
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Fall Toy Preview exhibitors will have more opportunities to get their products noticed by the right people – including buyers and online influencers – and more chances to network when the fall marketplace returns next month to Dallas, TX.
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Play Fair Road Tour Kicks Off to Thousands of Fans at Rose City Comic Con
September 11, 2018
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The Play Fair road tour kicked off this past weekend with Play Fair PDX, held alongside Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR. The show will continue its tour of the U.S. in 2019 with three additional dates and locations.
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The Toy Association Updates Global Research on Brazil and China
September 11, 2018
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The Toy Association has published brand-new commissioned research to help companies considering expansion to Brazil and China. The reports are free to Toy Association members and available online.
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Toy Association Continues to Aggressively Fight Tariffs on Behalf of Toy Community
September 10, 2018
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In its ongoing fight against toy tariffs, The Toy Association recently submitted comments to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opposing the most recently proposed $200 billion list of Chinese imports, which would have a significant impact on U.S. toy companies, U.S. toy jobs, and U.S. consumers.
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Don’t Forget: TOTY Nominations Due Sept. 20
September 6, 2018
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There are just two weeks left to nominate toys, games, and licensed properties for the Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, September 20 at 5 p.m. (Eastern).
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Promote Your Toys & Games This Holiday Season
September 6, 2018
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FOX TV is looking for toy and game submissions for its 2018 FOX Holiday Gift Guide that will air across the country starting on Thursday, November 22 (Thanksgiving Day).
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The Genius of Play and The National Afterschool Assn. Partner to Launch the Play Ambassadors Program
September 5, 2018
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The Genius of Play™, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to promoting the importance of play in children’s learning and development, today announced its partnership with The National Afterschool Association (NAA) to unveil the Play Ambassadors Program. This unique leadership opportunity is designed for select NAA members to share the message about the value of play with other afterschool professionals, families, and communities.
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