Spirit Halloween’s CEO Says Trump’s Tariffs Were ‘Going to Put Us Out of Business’—They Even Set up a War Room. Then It Had Its Best Year Ever

Spirit Halloween's CEO says Trump's tariffs were 'going to put us out of business'— they even set up a war room. Then it had its best year ever

Standing in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump declared April 2, 2025, would be now known as “Liberation Day.” That day, he announced tariffs on imports from nearly every country on earth, and promised “jobs and factories will come roaring back” to the U.S. Within days, after China retaliated, the U.S. tariff on Chinese goods rose to 145%. The increase came just as Spirit Halloween’s goods began shipping from Asia. “This was goi…

Spirit Halloween CEO Says 2025 Tariffs Threatened Retailer’s Business

Steven Silverstein said the retailer paused shipments, held prices steady and absorbed higher costs. Merchandise arrived weeks behind schedule after shipping resumed.

Spirit Halloween’s CEO says tariffs nearly put it out of business. Then it had its best year ever

Standing in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump declared April 2, 2025, would be now known as “Liberation Day.” That day, he announced tariffs on imports from nearly every country on earth, and promised “jobs and factories will come roaring back” to the U.S. Within days, after China retaliated, the U.S. tariff on […]

Spirit Halloween’s CEO says Trump’s tariffs were ‘going to put us out of business’—they even set up a war room. Then it had its best year ever

Standing in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump declared April 2, 2025, would be now known as “Liberation Day.” That day, he announced tariffs on imports from nearly every country on earth, and promised “jobs and factories will come roaring back” to the U.S. Within days, after…