New parents are raising concerns that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could significantly drive up the cost of baby care products.
What Happened: Sam Rutledge and his wife, who are expecting a baby in mid-July, have fast-tracked their purchases of baby gear due to the tariff announcement in early April.
The couple has bought two strollers, a car seat, a nursery glider, a crib, and a high chair, all of which are made overseas. “These are all pretty expensive under normal conditions, but when it became clear tariffs were coming we decided to buy them in case they became prohibitively expensive,” Rutledge said, according to a report by Fortune.
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, a U.S. trade group, estimates that 90% of the core baby care products and their parts are made in Asia, with the majority coming from China. The tariffs, ranging from 10% for imports …