Tariffs are poised to impact the price of sports equipment in a big way.
A significant portion of youth sports footwear, apparel and equipment is imported from countries facing reciprocal tariffs.
Nike stock alone fell more than 15% this week, as the footwear brand manufactures much of its product in Vietnam, Indonesia and China— all of which are facing steep tariffs.
But Nike is far from alone in their reliance on Asian manufacturing for footwear and apparel, leaving companies with limited ability to shift production to safer tariff havens.
While some of the added costs will be absorbed within the supply chain and through reduced profit margins, analysts predict a significant portion will be passed along to consumers.
Footwear is disproportionately impacted, but apparel and sports equipment aren’t far behind.
Let’s break down the numbers and what they mean for the US youth sports market.
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