Hey there! ๐ Do you love playing with Barbie dolls or racing Hot Wheels cars? Well, we’ve got some news for you!
Mattel, the company behind these awesome toys, announced that they’re going to raise the prices of their toys in the United States. ๐ฎ But why?
It’s because of something called tariffs. Tariffs are extra taxes that are added to goods when they are brought into a country from somewhere else. Because of new tariff policies in the U.S., it costs more for companies like Mattel to bring toys into the country.
So, to keep bringing you the toys you love, Mattel decided they need to adjust their prices. That means some of your favorite toys might cost a bit more. ๐ฐ
But that’s not all! Mattel is also planning for the future by changing how they make and bring toys to you. They’re looking to get their toys from different places so they can keep prices as low as possible.
What does this mean for you? Well, you might notice some changes in the prices of your favorite toys. But don’t worry, Mattel is working hard to make sure you can still enjoy all the fun and excitement their toys bring! ๐
So, next time you’re playing with your toys, remember that there’s a lot that goes into making them and getting them to you. It’s pretty amazing, isn’t it?
Reference(s):
cgtn.com