by Arianne Hutchins | Nov 6, 2025 | State of Freight
The end of the year is upon us and uncertainty still threatening, but there are some good things to look at this month. Let’s dive in! Tariff Rates Drop for China! President Trump and President Xi met in South Korea at the end of October to work on a trade agreement....
by Arianne Hutchins | Oct 20, 2025 | Manufacturing, Product Safety and Testing
When developing new merchandise, ensuring it meets all product safety and compliance standards isn’t just a box to check; it’s the cornerstone to building trust with your consumers and protecting your brand. Unfortunately, navigating the testing process can often be...
by Arianne Hutchins | Oct 8, 2025 | Manufacturing, State of Freight
If you’ve ever been surprised by unexpected import costs on your game shipment, the culprit might be something called an anti-dumping duty. These duties can apply even to small, everyday items tucked inside your product packaging. A simple pencil, tin box, or magnet...
by Arianne Hutchins | Oct 8, 2025 | State of Freight
Golden week, tariff Deadlines, and an important Supreme Court date. Let’s jump right into it in this month’s State of Freight, October 2025! Newly Announced Tariffs New tariffs are set to take effect on October 14. Although they do not directly affect the toy and game...
by Arianne Hutchins | Sep 15, 2025 | News & Announcements, Uncategorized
Let me know if you’ve heard this one before. You, an accomplished and unique game designer, have finally narrowed down the scope of your next big project and are ready to start the manufacturing process, working alongside your attentive and knowledgeable GPI project...
