The Trump administration's tariffs have raised costs for small businesses, especially tabletop game publishers, who filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of these tariffs. They argue that the tariffs, declared under national emergencies, exceed presidential powers. Stonemaier Games highlighted their significant financial burden due to a 145% tariff, projecting nearly $1.5 million in payments. Many small publishers depend on international manufacturing, showcasing the broader implications of these tariffs on the gaming industry.
"Like many tabletop publishers, we started print runs of products before the President took office, and now we face an unprecedented $14.50 tariff tax for every $10 we spent on manufacturing with our trusted long-term partner in China."
"This may vary based on the publisher; many publishers use crowdfunding for pre-sales; some smaller publishers aren't in distribution yet, making them particularly vulnerable."
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