Your holiday shopping list just got pricier! 🛍️ Toy prices in the U.S. surged 2.2% in May – the biggest monthly jump ever recorded – as tariffs on Chinese imports squeeze families and retailers alike. With nearly 80% of American toys made in China, the new trade policies are hitting harder than a rogue LEGO brick. 😬
Even though some tariffs are temporarily paused, experts warn the 'cost of fun' will keep climbing ahead of the holiday season. 🎁 Parents and collectors are already swapping stories of sticker shock, from action figures to board games. 🎮
Why does this matter? 🧐 Toys aren’t just playthings – they’re a $38 billion industry facing supply chain whiplash. Analysts say this price surge could reshape how (and where) companies manufacture products long-term. 🌏
