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Mattel Adjusts Strategy to Counter Trump’s 145% Tariffs on Chinese Toys

The toy giant announces selective U.S. price increases, accelerates production shifts out of China, and withdraws its annual forecast due to policy uncertainty.

Overview

  • Mattel will raise U.S. toy prices selectively, ensuring 40–50% of products remain priced under $20.
  • The company plans to relocate production for 500 products out of China in 2025, up from 280 last year, to diversify its supply chain.
  • Trump’s tariffs on Chinese-made goods have reached 145%, significantly impacting toy industry cost structures.
  • Mattel expects the full financial impact of the tariffs to materialize in Q3, closer to the critical holiday shopping season.
  • Amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty, Mattel has suspended its full-year financial guidance for 2025.