How the 104% U.S. Tariff Affects Playground Imports – and What We’re Doing About It Plus: What Over 40,000 Views on Reddit Reveal About the Future of Global Supply Chains
In early April, the U.S. government announced a dramatic increase in tariffs on certain imports from China — raising rates on our category of indoor playground equipment from 34% to an eye-watering 104%. As a Chinese factory that has been exporting to over 30 countries for 15+ years, including the U.S., we’ve experienced trade policy shifts before. But this one is different — not just in scope, but in the suddenness and impact on small businesses, both here and abroad. ❗ What This Means for the U.S. Market Many U.S. customers have told us “There’s no way we can make a profit now.” Some are pausing or canceling orders entirely. Others are exploring alternate supply routes or switching to lower-quality, unregulated suppliers. The hardest part? Our products are not produced domestically in the U.S. at all — there is no local substitute that meets safety certifications like ASTM or EN. 🔍 We Asked Reddit, and Over 40,000 People Responded We recently posted on Reddit’...