Navigating the 34% Tariff Hike: Challenges and Strategies for Dream Garden and Chinese Indoor Playground Suppliers

1. Overview of the April 2025 U.S. Tariff Increase and Its Impact In April 2025, the United States imposed a 34% tariff on a wide range of Chinese goods, including indoor playground equipment. For Chinese manufacturers like Dream Garden , this significant policy change poses new challenges in pricing, competitiveness, and international customer relationships. It’s important to note that the rising costs are not always immediately visible to customers. This is because many of the raw materials and components used in our playground systems are sourced globally—not exclusively from China. However, since the final assembly is done in China, the products are still classified as “Made in China” and are fully subject to the 34% tariff under current trade rules. 2. Dream Garden’s Key Strengths in the Global Market Despite these headwinds, Dream Garden remains a trusted global supplier of indoor playground equipment thanks to several core strengths: Custom-Themed Design : We speci...