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Toy company CEO shares how Trump's new round of tariffs could affect business

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jay Foreman of toy importer Basic Fun! about President Trump's latest round of tariffs.

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The CEO of Basic Fun!, a toy importer, has discussed the potential impact of President Trump's new round of tariffs on the company's business. The tariffs could lead to increased costs for the company, which may be passed on to consumers. The company has already paid millions of dollars in import duties under Trump's previous tariff policies. This experience suggests that the new tariffs could have a significant financial impact on Basic Fun!. The company's CEO has not specified how the tariffs will be absorbed, but it is likely that the costs will be reflected in the prices of the company's products. The implications of the new tariffs for Basic Fun! and other importers are unclear. The company's experience with previous tariffs suggests that it will face significant challenges in adapting to the new policies.

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