Overview

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the administration is considering tariff exemptions for essential baby-transport products, including strollers, car seats, and cribs.
• The review follows bipartisan calls for relief as tariffs on Chinese imports have reached up to 145%, significantly increasing consumer costs.
• Approximately 97% of strollers and 87% of car seats sold in the U.S. are sourced from China, highlighting heavy supply chain dependence.
• Manufacturers like Newell Brands have paused imports and raised prices by about 20%, warning of further price hikes as inventory runs low.
• The deliberation comes as part of broader U.S.-China trade negotiations, with President Trump cautioning against over-complicating tariff policies.