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10/27/2025

The Toy Association™ Monitors Global Trade & Tariff Developments

The Toy Association™ is closely monitoring major global trade and tariff developments, including those in China, Southeast Asia, and Canada, that may affect toy industry operations and costs.

10/17/2025

Latest Regulatory Updates in Colorado & New Mexico

Colorado and New Mexico are moving forward with environmental rules that affect packaging and chemical use in consumer products, and The Toy Association is working to ensure the toy industry’s perspectives are represented throughout the process.

10/14/2025

Toy Association Leadership Heads to Capitol Hill to Address Tariffs, EPR, & More

This week, The Toy Association’s Kathrin Belliveau, chief policy officer, and Maria Sierra, vice president of government affairs, will meet with influential congressional staff from the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate to discuss major policy areas impacting the toy industry, including tariffs and extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws.

10/13/2025

Additional 100% Tariffs on Chinese Imports Now on Hold Until Nov. 1

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Monday that President Donald Trump still plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea later this month, signaling an effort to cool tensions after the President announced additional tariffs on China. According to Bessent, the proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports are now on hold until November 1, as high-level discussions resume.

10/13/2025

USTR Announces Modifications & Proposes Additional Changes to Section 301 Shipbuilding Action

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to certain aspects of Section 301, originally introduced on April 17, 2025, as part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding.

10/7/2025

CPSC Operations Continue at Limited Capacity During Government Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, The Toy Association is monitoring how the disruption may impact functions related to consumer products — particularly in areas related to product safety, import oversight, and regulatory activity.

9/22/2025

Toy Association Advocates for Harmonized Regulatory Framework to Address Inconsistent State Laws

The Toy Association™ submitted comments on September 15 in response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Request for Information (RFI) on “State Laws Having Significant Adverse Effects on the National Economy or Significant Adverse Effects on Interstate Commerce.” The Association’s submission highlights how a patchwork of state regulations, particularly around packaging, chemical reporting, and outdated product restrictions, creates unnecessary burdens for toy companies while doing little to improve consumer safety.

9/5/2025

Joan Lawrence Introduces Toy Safety Fundamentals to FIT Toy Design Students

Joan Lawrence, senior vice president of standards and regulatory affairs at The Toy Association™, delivered a presentation on toy safety to students of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Toy Design Program in New York City.

9/2/2025

California Releases Draft Rules for Landmark Packaging EPR Law

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) formally published proposed regulations for Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), also known as the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, and opened a 45-day public comment period.

9/2/2025

U.S. Court of Appeals Rules Global Reciprocal & Emergency Tariffs Issued under IEEPA are Illegal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a lower court ruling (the May 28, 2025 U.S. Court of International Trade ruling) that tariffs imposed under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) by the Trump Administration are unlawful.

8/20/2025

The Toy Association™ Welcomes Lindsey Hueer, Esq. to Manage State Government Affairs

The Toy Association™ announced today that Lindsey Hueer, Esq. has joined the organization as senior manager of state government affairs, effective August 4.