Barbie Maker warns about raising prices

Barbie Matel says it will make prices for some of its toys in the US, as President Trump’s tariffs increase their expenses.

The firm also states that it reduces the number of products it produces in China for the American market.

At the same time, the car produced by the Ford giant says the fees will cost it about 1.5 billion (1.13 billion pounds) this year.

They join A growing list of large enterprises Warning the impact of tariffs on the US on its companies and a wider economy.

“Given the changing macroeconomic environment and developing the US tariff landscape, it is difficult to predict consumer expenses, and the rest of the year and the festive season” Mattel “in the rest of the year and the festive season,” said Matel, upgrading investors in financial indicators.

The US accounts for about half global toys Mattel. It imports about 20% of its goods sold there from China.

The company said it plans to reduce this Chinese import in the US by below 15% by next year.

Since returning to the White House, Trump has introduced new import taxes to 145% of China in January.

Last month, its administration stated that when new tariffs are added to existing, some Chinese goods may reach 245%.

China has returned with a 125% tax on US products.

In addition to China, Mattel imports products – including dolls and hot wheels – with Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

In April, Trump also also affected steep tariffs before they were stopped for 90 days.

Last week, Trump recognized the potential exposure to tariffs. He said American children could “have two dolls instead of 30 dolls” but added that China would suffer more than the US.

The Ford manufacturer said that tariffs are expected to add $ 2.5 billion to their total expenses this year, mainly by increasing the cost of Mexican and Chinese imports.

But the firm said it had reduced about $ 1 billion, which has taken additional costs, including the transportation of vehicles from Mexico to Canada to avoid tariffs to the US.

The firm also suspended its annual recommendations for investors’ income from the uncertainty around Trump’s trade policy.

In April, the firms, including the Intel technology giant, Adidas shoe and Skechers manufacturers, and the Group Group Procter & Gamble talked about the impact of tariffs on their business.

“Fluid policy itself in the US and abroad, as well as regulatory risks, has increased the likelihood of economic slowdown with the likelihood of a recession,” said Intel Zinnsner Chief Financial Director during an investor call.

Giant sportswear Adidas warned that tariffs would increase prices in the US For popular coaches, including Gazelle and Samba.

Skechers’ shoe chief David Weinberg told the investors: “The current environment is just too dynamic, from which you can plan results with reasonable confidence in success.”

And Procter & Gamble – What does Ariel Laoinent Matement, head and shoulders and shaving products – do Gillette – He said she was considering changes in her prices to replenish the additional costs of materials obtained from China and other places.