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Tabletop industry in full panic as Trump tariffs are poised to erase decades of growth
- President Donald Trump announced significant tariffs on foreign goods exceeding 60%, causing panic in the tabletop industry.
- The tabletop gaming sector heavily reliant on overseas production, especially in China, faces a grim outlook.
- Increased costs due to tariffs could lead to job losses, business closures, and hinder the release of new games.
- Industry groups like GAMA warn that these tariffs will have catastrophic effects on the tabletop industry and economy.
- The U.S. lacks manufacturing capacity for tabletop games, further impacting the industry.
- Businesses express concerns over passing increased costs to consumers, potentially leading to downsizing or closures.
- Crowdfunding-supported companies face challenges as margins shrink due to unexpected tariff impacts.
- Publishers may be forced to cancel print runs or switch to digital-only formats to navigate tariff challenges.
- The community faces uncertainty and financial strain as they grapple with the unpredictability of the Trump administration's trade policies.
- Organizations like GAMA urge action from Congress to avert the potential collapse of the tabletop gaming industry.
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