Trump's 145% Tariffs Hit Baby Product Market Hard

President Trump's imposition of 145% tariffs on Chinese goods has led to sharp price increases and potential shortages of baby products such as car seats, strollers, and cribs, with over 70% of these items still manufactured in China due to strict U.S. safety standards. Retailers and manufacturers report passing these costs onto consumers, and some stores have already raised prices by several hundred dollars on high-demand items. The industry's reliance on Chinese manufacturing makes it difficult to shift production elsewhere, risking bare shelves and halted shipments if tariffs persist. Families are increasingly turning to secondhand markets, raising concerns about child safety. Lawmakers, including Senator Gillibrand, are calling for baby safety essentials to be exempted from the tariffs, citing risks to family finances and child safety. The administration has stated that such exemptions are under consideration, but no final decisions have been made.