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CNBC

Mattel CEO says toy manufacturing won't come to America, but price hikes will

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz told CNBC he does not foresee toy manufacturing coming to America. Instead, the company expects to raise prices in the...

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WSJ

Mattel Plans Price Increases on American Toys - WSJ

Toy maker scraps its financial forecast for the year, saying tariffs make it hard to predict consumer spending.

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The New York Times

Barbie Maker Mattel Plans to Raise Prices Because of Trump’s Tariffs

Mattel, the U.S. toy company, said it would increase prices of some U.S. toys, citing levies on Chinese imports.

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USA Today

Barbie dolls and other toys may cost more due to tariffs, Mattel warns

Days after Trump defended his tariffs with comments about dolls, Mattel says they may have to raise prices in the U.S..

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CNN

Mattel CEO confirms plans to raise prices as he calls for zero tariffs on toys

A prolonged trade war means that for many American families, an extensive Barbie or Polly Pocket collection could soon be a luxury.

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The New Republic

Remember That Wild Photoshoot of Young Barron Trump and His Many Toys?

As Donald Trump preaches about buying kids fewer dolls, the internet has resurfaced photos of some of the toys Barron Trump grew up with.

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Yahoo Finance

Mattel plans to raise prices on some toys to offset tariff costs

Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars and other popular toys, said Monday that it would have to raise prices for some...

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Hungry Jack's fined for putting 27,000 toys with button batteries in meals without warning

The fast food chain has been fined more than $150000 for breaching safety laws after putting 27000 toys containing button batteries in...

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Bloomberg

Mattel Pulls 2025 Forecast, Citing Tariffs’ Impact on Toys

Mattel Inc. withdrew its forecast for a return to sales growth in 2025, citing US President Donald 

 

Financial Times

Mattel accelerates efforts to move production from China as tariffs hit toys

Maker of Barbie dolls warns of potential price increases for US shoppers and suspends financial guidance for 2025.

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ABC News

Trump dismisses concerns about higher prices from tariffs, even on children's toys

President Trump, celebrating the 100-day mark of his second term with his Cabinet on Wednesday, admitted his tariff policy could have...

Newsweek

List of Toys That Face Disappearing From Stores Due to Tariffs

Some toy companies have stopped China shipments over tariffs, warning of possible effects during the Christmas season.

South China Morning Post

How are Trump’s tariffs affecting toy exporters at China's largest trade fair?

Many exhibitors avoid showcasing latest products developed in collaboration with US clients.

Business Insider

Trump suggested kids have too many dolls. He might be right, but we get a lot more than toys from China.

President Donald Trump suggested kids could do with fewer toys, and there are likely plenty of Americans who agree with him.

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