Busy Baby Seeks Global Markets Amid U.S.-China Tariff Turmoil

Busy Baby seeks global markets amid U.S.-China tariff turmoil

Busy Baby, known for its innovative silicone placemats, is exploring new markets in Europe, Australia, and South Korea to counteract the effects of ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

After paying US tariffs on its products, Busy Baby looks to Europe and Australia as future markets

ZUMBROTA, Minn. — Busy Baby founder and co-owner Beth Benike paid almost $35,000 in tariffs for her delayed shipment of products from China on Friday, which she needs to arrive soon to fill her now empty warehouse. Her latest shipment of silicone baby mats and related products has made the trip from China to Canada and she hopes it will arrive in Zumbrota by July 10, though it will probably be a few days later than that. The struggles to deal wi…