On November 5, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether President Trump used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) properly in imposing reciprocal and fentanyl-related tariffs on trading nations around the world.
With registered attendees from 65 countries (and counting!), Toy Fair® 2026 is attracting a diverse international presence right on the show floor. Building on this momentum, The Toy Association, continues to strengthen the show's international reach.
People of Play™ (POP), a division of The Toy Association™, revealed the winners of the 18th annual Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE®) Awards during a ceremony held November 8 at Joe’s Live Concert Venue in Rosemont, IL. The event honored the i
The unveiling of the TOTY finalists, which represent this year's most sought-after toys across 16 categories of play, coincided with CHITAG's first-ever Wishlist Weekend™, a new holiday tradition that encourages families all across the country to pla
On November 3, The Toy Association™ submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in response to the agency’s request for input on the upcoming joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
From January through September 2025, U.S. toy industry dollar sales increased 7 percent, units sold were up 3 percent, and average selling price (ASP) grew by 4 percent, compared to the same 9-month period in 2024, according to Circana.
Following a historic summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on October 30, the U.S. announced an immediate reduction in fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese imports in exchange for China’s cooperation in restricting fentanyl precursor chemicals.
Are you a manufacturer, retailer, or entertainment company planning to attend Toy Fair® in February? If so, you have the chance to build and strengthen business relationships, exchange ideas, and seal deals in a more private environment by renting a private meeting suite at the show, taking place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City.
The latest “Precise Advertiser Report Kids (PARK)” research is now available to members, which features the key media platforms and content that U.S. kids are engaging with, including insights on video consumption, co-viewing habits, top shows and channels, parent purchasing behavior, and more.
People of Play™, a division of The Toy Association™, has revealed the speaker lineup and agenda for the 2025 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference. Taking place November 5 to 9 at the Embassy Suites in Rosemont, Illinois, the event unites inventors, students, designers, and industry leaders for four days of educational sessions, networking, and pitch opportunities.