Toy company CEO shares how Trump's new round of tariffs could affect business

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published July 27, 2026 at 4:40 AM EDT

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jay Foreman of toy importer Basic Fun! about President Trump's latest round of tariffs. The company has paid millions of dollars in import duties under Trump.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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