Last week, the US announced new tariffs on goods made in China—now totaling 104%.
Since most crowdfunded products are manufactured there, this affects you, the creators.
📈 Key Impact: These tariffs apply to production costs, not final retail prices, but they could still add 10–20% to your expenses.
⚠️ Uncertainty Alert: US trade policies have been changing rapidly (from 10% to 20% to 54% to 104% in just 2 months!). No one knows what’s next—but we’re here to help you adapt.
🛠️ How PledgeBox Is Stepping Up
We can’t control tariffs, but we can make them easier to manage. Here’s what we’re rolling out soon:
1️⃣ Flexible Pricing for US Backers
💡 Problem: Charging different prices for US vs. international backers is a logistical nightmare.
✅ Our Solution: Soon, you’ll be able to set auto-adjusted US prices in PledgeBox to cover tariffs—all under the same SKU. No more spreadsheets or manual updates!
2️⃣ Smoother Extra Payments
💡 Problem: Asking backers to chip in for unexpected costs feels awkward and messy.
✅ Our Solution: We’re building a transparent, one-click system to request additional payments (with clear explanations for backers). Less stress, more trust.
3️⃣ Creator Survival Guide
💡 Problem: Tariffs are confusing, and best practices are scattered.
✅ Our Solution: We’re teaming up with industry experts to create a free resource hub with tips on:
💰 Cost-saving manufacturing alternatives
🗣️ How to communicate changes to backers
⚖️ Legal loopholes (e.g., exemptions for toys/games?)
💬 We Need Your Ideas Too!
This is a community effort. Tell us in the comments:
💡 What features would help you navigate tariffs?
🧾 Should we add tariff calculators or customs docs automation?