Jamey Stegmaier, president of Stonemaier Games, is grappling with crippling tariffs on board games made in China. Initially faced with a 20% tariff, the rates have skyrocketed, causing significant concern for his business's profitability and survival. Stegmaier described the tariff increases as surprising and damaging, especially as his company operates in an industry reliant on Chinese manufacturing for the necessary components. With a core team publishing popular strategy games like Wingspan, the uncertainty around future production casts a shadow over operational decisions and potential growth.
"I thought we could work with it when the 20% tariff was applied in March, but then last month happened, and that changed everything."
"American companies, including us, could lose a lot of money or go out of business within a few months due to rising tariffs."
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