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Mattel Slashes Forecast, Hikes Prices — Trump Shrugs: “The Children Will Have Two Dolls Instead of 30”

Toy prices are rising fast, and Mattel just blamed tariffs. Trump’s response? Kids don’t need so many toys. Here’s what it means for families and investors.

Barbie Just Got More Expensive

This story isn’t just about toys. It’s about how U.S. policy is reshaping global supply chains—and what it means for consumers and investors alike.

Mattel, one of America’s biggest toy makers, says it has no choice but to raise prices. The reason? President Trump’s newly imposed 145% tariffs on Chinese-made goods are hammering the industry.

Even as Mattel scrambles to move production out of China, it admits many popular toys will cost more this year. Meanwhile, Trump downplayed the issue in a recent interview, saying, “Maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30.”

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Trump "The children will have 2 dolls instead of 30 dolls"

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Certain stocks and cryptocurrencies could drop by 80%.

Bonds and funds could drop even further.

The world's biggest investors have already begun to prepare for this event.

Billionaires George Soros, Seth Klarman and David Tepper have sold 103 stocks in anticipation.

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