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American plush toy business hit hard by U.S. tariffs on China

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As markets around the world recoil in reaction to the global tariffs President Trump announced last week, fears are mounting over what the taxes on imports might mean for global economic growth.

David Mauro, creator of the Talking Jesus Dolls, is an American who stands behind President Trump's 'America First' ideology. But given that his plush toy products are manufactured in China, Mauro expects the tariffs to have a "fatal blow" on his small business. Mauro speaks with Here & Now's Scott Tong about the impact these taxes will have on his company.

This segment aired on April 7, 2025.

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