Overview

• Kickstarter's Tariff Manager tool, now live, enables creators to add per-item surcharges to offset increased costs from U.S. import tariffs.
• The tool applies only to shipments headed to U.S.-based addresses and gives backers the option to pay the surcharge, request a refund, or negotiate alternative resolutions.
• The platform has also provided additional resources, including shipping tips and guidance, to help creators navigate the financial challenges posed by tariffs.
• Stonemaier Games, a prominent board game publisher, has filed a lawsuit contesting the constitutionality of Trump-era tariffs, citing $1.5 million in anticipated duties.
• A recent executive order closing the small-package exemption has further increased import charges, exacerbating financial pressures on small businesses and crowdfunding creators.