Kickstarter has introduced a "Tariff Manager Tool" allowing creators to apply surcharges to funded project items due to rising costs from President Trump's tariff policies. This tool facilitates transparency for backers who funded projects before these additional costs emerged. While this may ease financial strains for creators, it poses a challenge for backers, who can opt to decline these surcharges. The situation emphasizes the impact of trade policies on small businesses and creators dependent on manufacturing overseas, exemplified by Stonemaier Games' ongoing legal battle against the tariffs.
We understand that asking backers to pay an additional fee-especially after a campaign has ended-can be sensitive. Our goal is to provide you with the flexibility and transparency necessary to navigate those conversations with clarity and care.
Many Kickstarter projects rely on parts manufactured in China, Vietnam and other places that are now subject to exorbitant tariffs. This is poised to be exceptionally brutal for American small businesses.
Creators will be able to apply per-item surcharges to account for tariff-related cost increases. These charges will appear as a separate line item on the payment page for folks who have funded the project.
Boardgame publisher Stonemaier Games is suing Trump over the tariffs, which if left intact will basically bankrupt their business in a few short months.
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