Toy Industry 2026: Holiday Shopping, Tariffs & Top Toy Trends

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As holiday shopping approaches, the toy industry is preparing for the biggest retail season of the year while watching the impact of tariffs and inflation on toy prices. From the hottest new toys and collectibles to screen-free toys and holiday shopping trends, CGTN's Karina Mitchell spoke with James Zahn, Editor in Chief at The Toy Book and Senior Editor at The Toy Insider, about what's driving consumer demand and how economic headwinds could reshape the global toy market. 00:00 Will tariffs affect holiday toy prices? 01:39 The biggest toy trends for Holiday 2026 02:00 Nostalgia toys and upgraded classics return 02:54 The hottest movie toys kids will want 04:28 Why screen-free toys are making a comeback 05:58 Why adults are buying more toys than ever #bizshow #ToyIndustry #HolidayShopping #ToyTrends #ChristmasToys #Tariffs #Retail #Inflation #Collectibles #ScreenFreeToys Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Su

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