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Immediate Feedback Needed on 145% Tariff Impact
April 14, 2025
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The Toy Association™ is asking members to respond to a brief, two-question anonymous survey to help assess the impact of 145% tariffs on imports from China. Responses are urgently needed by Tuesday, April 15 at 5 p.m. (Eastern) and will directly inform The Toy Association’s advocacy on this critical matter.
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Maryland Set to Become Sixth State with EPR Law
April 10, 2025
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The state of Maryland is poised to join a growing number of states implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, following the passage of SB 901 by both chambers of the state legislature on April 8.
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Global Tariffs: Updates from The Toy Association
April 7, 2025
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The Toy Association has quickly responded to sweeping reciprocal tariffs announced by the Trump Administration April 2
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Exclusive Tariff Briefing for Toy Association Members (April 8)
April 4, 2025
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The Toy Association is holding an exclusive member briefing on tariffs this Tuesday, April 8 at 2 p.m. (Eastern). The live discussion will provide companies with a comprehensive overview of President Trump’s sweeping new tariff policy announced on April 2.
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The Toy Association & Its Members Advocate to #KeepToysTariffFree
March 31, 2025
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Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun! and a member of The Toy Association™, appeared on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street today (March 31) to address the potential impact of tariffs on the toy industry. During the segment, Foreman highlighted how proposed trade measures could affect toys prices, consumers, and companies — especially as negotiations continue between the U.S. and its trading partners.
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BREAKING NEWS: Toy Association Leads Global Toy Industry in Advocating for Tariff-Free Toys
March 21, 2025
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The Toy Association™ is working with associations around the world to reaffirm the industry’s commitment to keeping toys tariff-free. The statement is a united call for toys to be excluded from all tariffs as the U.S. and its trading partners work to renegotiate better trade deals. Together with support from associations around the globe, The Toy Association is advocating to exclude toys from tariffs, noting previously established guidelines through the 1994 Uruguay General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) that have long recognized the essential nature of toys.
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USTR Proposes Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels and Operators
March 20, 2025
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is proposing new trade measures aimed at addressing what it describes as unfair policies by China in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries.
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State EPR Laws: March 31 Oregon Registration Deadline & Delay in California
March 12, 2025
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Toy Association staff is closely monitoring the progression of enacted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging throughout the U.S., focusing on compliance requirements for its members. Continue reading for the latest updates in Oregon and California.
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ILA & USMX to Sign 6-Year Master Contract Today
March 11, 2025
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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) are set to formally sign their six-year master contract agreement today, March 11. The agreement, which was overwhelmingly ratified by 99 percent of ILA members working at Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, will retroactively take effect on October 1, 2024, and remain in place through September 30, 2030.
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Tariffs on Imports from China Rise to 20% as Mexico & Canada Paused Until April 2
March 7, 2025
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As previously shared in an email update to the full Toy Association membership, President Trump has announced a delay in the implementation of tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada until April 2. This decision follows the president’s March 3 announcement of sweeping 25 percent tariffs on goods entering the United States from Mexico and Canada, which initially took effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 4.
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The Toy Association™ Addresses Global Product Safety at International Symposium
March 6, 2025
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Toy Association staff attended and led a panel discussion at the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO)’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Training Symposium. The international symposium, which took place February 16 to 20 in Orlando, Florida, brought together product safety professionals from around the world to discuss product safety compliance in the ever-changing global marketplace.
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Toy Fair® Safety & Legislative Seminar Tackles Industry-Impacting Issues
March 3, 2025
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Toy Association staff and other experts led a “Toy Safety & Legislative Update” at Toy Fair® in New York City today that addressed the industry’s top state, federal, and international legislative and regulatory priorities, including an update on the Association’s ongoing advocacy against tariffs on toys.
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USTR Opens Reciprocal Trade Comment Period
February 24, 2025
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As previously shared in an email update to the full Toy Association membership, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opened a comment period on reciprocal trade, following President Trump’s announcement of the “Fair and Reciprocal Tariff Plan.” Toy manufacturers are urged to submit comments on behalf of their companies if this issue impacts their sourcing countries and export models.
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Toy Association to Host Safety & Legislative Update at Toy Fair®
February 20, 2025
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The Toy Association will host a “Toy Safety & Legislative Update” on Monday, March 3 during Toy Fair® at the Javits Center in New York City. All registered Toy Fair attendees are invited to attend the seminar, taking place from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. (complimentary breakfast begins at 9 a.m.) in the General Session Theatre (Hall 1D).
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The Toy Association™ Continues to Advocate for the Industry Amid Rapidly Evolving Tariff Discussions
February 14, 2025
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The Toy Association™ is continuing to track President Donald Trump’s announcements regarding tariffs on goods imported into the U.S. – a rapidly evolving issue that will have a significant impact on the global toy industry.
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