Supply Chain Disruption - Tariffs, initially at 145%, disrupted the Halloween item supply chain from China [1] - Shortages are expected by mid-September due to reliance on existing US inventory [2] - Some products were not imported due to exponentially high costs [2] Cost Impact - A 30% tariff is imposed, reducing funds available for importing more products [3] - Storage fees are incurred daily, increasing warehousing costs [3] - Price increases may make products too expensive to sell [3] Business Operations - Growth has been significantly hindered by tariffs [4] - Potential scrapping of products due to high costs [4] Consumer Behavior - Consumers are expected to visit stores despite the tariffs [4] - Anticipation of reduced purchase volume due to higher prices [4]
How Trump’s tariffs could affect Halloween products
CNBC Television·2025-08-06 19:08