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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Barbie Amid Toy Crisis

5/11/2025

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President Donald Trump issued a bold warning of a 100 percent tariff on Mattel, the company behind Barbie dolls, after the CEO's announcement to cut back on Chinese imports. Following a tariff agreement with the UK, industry leaders are sounding alarms that such steep tariffs could jeopardize toy availability and inflate prices just in time for the holiday season.

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President Donald Trump issued a bold warning of a 100 percent tariff on Mattel, the company behind Barbie dolls, after the CEO's announcement to cut back on Chinese imports. Following a tariff agreement with the UK, industry leaders are sounding alarms that such steep tariffs could jeopardize toy availability and inflate prices just in time for the holiday season.