The toy stores are among the most affected by the growing commercial war of President Donald Trump with China, since 77% of the toys sold in the United States are held in China, according to the toys association.
Amy Rutherford, the owner of Pippin Toy Co. in Alexandria, Virginia, told ABC News that practically everything in her store is made in China. Even toys that are described as “made in the US.” They are actually made with China pieces.
The price of a stuffed panda sold in its store will increase from $ 32 to $ 80 due to the 145% rate in Chinese products, he said.
“If it is a $ 80 panda from $ 32, that makes a big difference. People will not want to pay that,” he warned.
“I will be able to absorb some of that, but I can certainly not absorb 145%. That is not possible. Not even half of that is possible,” Rutherford added.
The toy stores are among the most affected by Trump’s growing commercial war with China, since 77% of the toys sold in the US. UU. They are held in China, according to the Association of Toys.
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She said there are not enough toys made in the United States to fill her store with the variety she is currently selling.
Rutherford said he is trying to keep his store’s budget, but added that he worries that he has to fire workers in the future.
-ABC News’ Selina Wang and Fritz Farrow
