When Tariffs Hit Pleasure: The Sex Toy Supply Chain Story

When we talk about tariffs, most people think of steel, soybeans, or cars. But what happens when the trade war reaches your bedroom drawer?

This month, President Trump admitted that “145% tariffs are too high” and promised to ease the pressure. But for many sex toy brands and manufacturers, the damage is already done.

The sex toy supply chain is not something you can move overnight. Motors, batteries, medical-grade silicone—all rely on specialized Chinese manufacturing. For small businesses in this industry, tariffs have meant rising prices, disrupted shipments, and tough decisions about whether they can even stay in the game.

So, is the tariff rollback enough to save the day? Or is it just the start of a long road to recovery?

We wrote a deeper dive into this issue here:
👉 Sex Toy Supply Chain Under Pressure as Trump Eases Tariffs