Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Monday that President Donald Trump still plans to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea later this month, signaling an effort to cool tensions after the President announced additional tariffs on China. According to Bessent, the proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports are now on hold until November 1, as high-level discussions resume.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to certain aspects of Section 301, originally introduced on April 17, 2025, as part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding.
People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, will honor Mike Moody and Phil Orbanes with Lifetime Achievement Awards and Judy Ellis as the Industry Game Changer at the 18th annual Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards on Saturday, November 8.
Calling all toy inventors, designers, and creative types! The Toy Association™ is accepting applications through Friday, October 31 for its pitch event during the Creative Factor Inventor Day program at Toy Fair® 2026.
The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) has launched its 15th annual Toys for the North fundraising campaign, calling on Canada’s toy manufacturing and distribution community to donate toys for children living in some of the country’s most northern and remote regions. Donations will be accepted through November 25.
The Young Inventor Challenge® (YIC) is looking for toy and game industry professionals to sign up as judges for its 2025 program.
Exhibiting at the upcoming Toy Fair®, taking place February 14 to 17, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City, is a powerful opportunity for toy and entertainment companies to elevate their brands, connect with key players in the industry, and unlock new business potential.
The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) will induct Steve Totzke, president and chief commercial officer of Mattel Inc., and Chris Beardall, former president of toys & chief commercial officer of Spin Master, into the CTA Hall of Fame on November 19, 2025.
People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, has announced the finalists for the 18th annual Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, which recognize the inventors, designers, suppliers, retailers, marketers, and PR teams whose imaginations and ingenuity fuel the toy and game industry.
The Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) 2025, produced by People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, is just around the corner — taking place November 8 to 9 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center — and consumers can look forward to a wide range of exciting sponsor activations and family-friendly experiences.