US EditionBillionaire Trump Just Told Parents to Buy Fewer Toys for Children Weeks Before Christmas
Trump defended tariffs and suggested limiting children's toys and pencils to reduce costs amid a $400 billion trade deficit with China, sparking criticism from pundits.
- On Tuesday at a Mount Pocono rally, President Donald Trump urged Americans to give up products like pencils and dolls to lower costs while defending his tariffs.
- As context, aides point to his continued defense of tariffs and Trump linking his advice to reducing a trade deficit with China, repeating guidance earlier this year and in a May NBC interview.
- Trump illustrated his point by citing 37 pencils per child, saying kids don’t need 37 dolls, and referenced owning 30 dolls and not needing 250 pencils.
- Responding bitterly, Joann Cartiglia of Queen's Treasures said the remarks led to layoffs, a 60% sales drop, and criticized a $1 billion White House renovation, sparking backlash.
- Industry leaders warn that toymakers face $1 billion in import taxes, and Jay Foreman told NPR `It will be full of a few less of the more desirable types of products`, while a Politico poll found half of Americans struggle with basics.
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