📢 Get NOTIFICATIONS of New Uploads Here - https://clownfishtv.substack.com/ It’s doom and Gloomhaven for tabletop game makers. The publisher of Gloomhaven says that Trump’s 104% tariffs could possibly take out their company -- and much of the indie tabletop, board and TTRPG scene. Chinese companies deliberately sell products at a loss to undercut American competitors, then raise prices, leading to sanctions and trade wars. The tariff increase of 104% in the last two months is a massive hit to Gloom Haven, wiping out their profit entirely. The US is playing chicken with the global economy, and the tariff situation is a self-inflicted wound. The US is not equipped to support full-scale tabletop game production, with only a few domestic shops able to handle cards or small run printing. American companies are laying off employees and cancelling games due to Chinese manufacturing costs being twice as expensive as domestic production. China has done skezy things in the past, such as stealing intellectual property. 99% of tabletop games come from China, with tariffs of 54-104% on imported components. The tariff situation is causing a trickle-down effect, with smaller businesses taking a huge hit and increased costs passed to consumers. The CEO of a game company has visited China to see manufacturing sites but notes that domestic manufacturing doesn’t exist for their products. Despite challenges, the CEO of a game company has promised to deliver on crowdfunding projects. The tariff situation is causing a huge hit to the tabletop game industry, affecting both large and small businesses. 🐠 Become a MEMBER of The Reef at http://ClownfishMinus.com Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com CFTV Audio Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 CFTV Audio Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com Official Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Geeky Sparkles’ Blog: https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/ About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #TTRPG #Games #Movies #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech