How tariffs changed the game for Hasbro

Supply Chain Diversification - The industry faces a fundamental shift in government policy regarding market operations due to tariffs [1] - Companies are actively diversifying their supply chains to mitigate risks associated with concentrated manufacturing in one region [2][3] - A company's toy and game volume sourced from China decreased from approximately 60-65% to around 50% and aims to reach roughly 30% by 2027 [2] - Diversification requires time to onboard vendors and ensure quality, especially for products like toys [3] Cost Management - Companies are implementing productivity initiatives to offset increased costs resulting from tariffs [1] - Relocating supply chains is not a simple task, but flexibility exists [1][2] Risk Management - Over-reliance on a single geographic location for manufacturing is undesirable, regardless of tariff policies [3]