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Mattel CEO Confirms Overseas Toy Production Despite Tariffs

5/11/2025

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Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz confirmed that toy manufacturing will remain overseas despite tariffs.
High labor costs and manual assembly hinder US production viability compared to Asia.
Critics believe companies will prioritize low-cost labor instead of investing in US manufacturing.
Tariff discussions have ignited debates among toy collectors and industry experts.

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Story summary

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz confirmed that toy manufacturing will remain overseas despite tariffs.
High labor costs and manual assembly hinder US production viability compared to Asia.
Critics believe companies will prioritize low-cost labor instead of investing in US manufacturing.
Tariff discussions have ignited debates among toy collectors and industry experts.