How You Can Help Protect America's Toy and Hobby Industry

Manufacturers, retailers, hobbyists, educators and families all have a role to play. Share your voice, sign the petition, engage with policymakers, and help ensure that America's tradition of creativity and small business innovation continue to thrive.

Your voice matters. Whether you’re a concerned consumer, a retailer, or a member of the toy and hobby community, you can help protect the future of this industry by reaching out to your elected officials.

We’ve provided easy-to-use email templates below—customized for individuals, small business owners, and professionals. You can copy and personalize the version that best fits your perspective.

To contact your elected officials:

• U.S. Senators and Representatives: Visit www.congress.gov/members or www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative to find their contact information.
• The White House: Use the official online contact form at www.whitehouse.gov/contact to send your message directly to the President.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting the toy and hobby businesses, workers, and families who help make creativity, learning, and connection part of everyday life.
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Take Action: Contact Your Elected Officials (Retailer Version) 

Subject: Protect Small Businesses from Harmful Tariffs on Toy and Hobby Products

Email Body:

Dear [Senator/Representative/White House Official],

I am the owner/manager of a local toy and hobby store that has proudly served our community for years. I’m writing to voice concern about the significant burden that recent tariff increases—particularly those under Section 301 and reciprocal trade measures—are placing on small businesses like mine.

Nearly 90% of all toy and hobby products sold in the U.S. are imported, and the majority—about 80%—come from China. These products are essential to our business, and we simply don’t have domestic alternatives at scale. The sudden imposition of tariffs up to 245% on these goods is unsustainable for small retailers. It’s forcing higher prices on families, causing shipment delays, and making it harder to keep our shelves stocked.

I respectfully ask you to:

• Support targeted relief or suspension of tariffs on non-sensitive consumer goods, such as model trains, board games, STEM toys, arts & crafts supplies, and remote control products.
• Distinguish these items from those subject to tariffs for national security or public health reasons.
• Stand up for small businesses and local retailers, who are disproportionately affected and have limited ability to absorb or pass on these added costs.

Our store is more than just a place to shop—we support local schools, host community events, and help families connect across generations through creative play. I urge you to help protect this vital part of American life.

Thank you for your time and public service.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Store Name]
[City, State]
[Email or Phone, 

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Take Action: Contact Your Elected Officials (Professional Version) 

Subject: Request for Targeted Tariff Relief for the U.S. Toy and Hobby Industry

Email Body:

Dear [Senator/Representative/White House Official],

I am writing to respectfully request your attention to the severe and growing impact that elevated tariffs—particularly those implemented under Section 301 and reciprocal trade provisions—are having on the U.S. toy and hobby industry.

As you may know, approximately 90% of all toy and hobby products sold in the United States are imported, with 80% originating from China. These global supply chains have evolved over several decades and reflect the current realities of international manufacturing capacity and workforce specialization. Abrupt and sweeping tariff increases, now reaching as high as 245%, threaten to destabilize this longstanding system and have resulted in price shocks, disrupted supply chains, and significant uncertainty for businesses and consumers alike.

In light of this, I respectfully urge you to consider the following:

• Support a temporary suspension or exclusion of tariffs on non-sensitive, consumer-focused goods, such as model trains, educational toys, puzzles, craft supplies, and related hobby products.
• Differentiate between strategic tariffs—such as those addressing national security or public health concerns—and those applied to products with no strategic sensitivity.
• Advocate for a fair and transparent review process, allowing impacted industries to present economic and operational realities before further tariff actions are implemented.

These products serve important educational, recreational, and developmental functions and should not be subject to the same punitive measures intended for high-risk or strategically significant goods. The long-term viability of thousands of American businesses and jobs depends on a more nuanced and responsive approach to trade policy.

I appreciate your leadership and your consideration of this urgent matter.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Title/Role]
[Business or Organization Name]
[City, State]
[Email Address, if appropriate]
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Subject: Support Fair Tariff Relief for Toys & Hobbies (consumer version)

Email Body:

Dear [Senator/Representative/White House Official],

I’m writing to ask for your support in providing tariff relief for toy and hobby products. These goods are non-sensitive, often educational, and vital to small businesses and families across the country.

Recent tariff increases—especially under Section 301 and reciprocal trade actions—are driving up prices and hurting local retailers and consumers. Please help protect this industry by supporting targeted relief or suspension of tariffs on these products.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[City, State]
[Business Name, if applicable]