Trump tariffs on Chinese-made tabletop games could devastate the industry, forcing 50-60% production cost increases and potentially bankrupting small companies. The tariffs are effectively a tax on US consumers, not foreign producers, contradicting the stated purpose of protecting American industries. The US lacks sufficient industrial capacity for large-scale board game production, making it nearly impossible for companies to shift manufacturing domestically. Crowdfunded projects face particular risk, as products pre-sold years ago now face dramatically higher production costs, potentially leading to unfulfilled orders. Tariffs may force a shift to direct sales models, disrupting the existing distribution network and potentially eliminating hobby stores as intermediaries. Companies may need to downsize and lay off employees to survive, as tariffs could consume 20% of expected profits from initial print runs. About Us: Clownfish Gaming is Video Game News and Commentary, Gaming Let’s Plays, Animation, and more. We discuss the current video game industry and retro gaming and do gameplay videos on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation as well as classic consoles. Also, we do occasional livestreams featuring the Clownfish Family. Please subscribe for more video game-related content! 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. #Gaming #Games #VideoGames #Gameplay #GameNews #ClownfishGaming