Tariffs!

I hate having to make this post.

If you didn't already know this, all my pins are designed by me; and I have them manufactured in Kunshan, China. I have been working with this same factory since 2018.

Due to Trump's increased tariffs (duties) on goods imported from China, the cost of making enamel pins has increased significantly for me.  My manufacturer is not charging me any extra. The extra charges are imposed by Fedex/DHL/UPS when the pins enter the USA. My next incoming shipment of pins will cost me a few extra hundred dollars before Fedex/DHL/UPS will deliver them to me.

These tariffs are supposed to "make America great again" to encourage American businesses to get more things made locally. The reality is that the USA does NOT have the infrastructure to make LOTS OF THINGS. Not even enamel pins. There is no enamel pin production in the USA. If you google and find pin companies in the US, they are intermediaries. They don't produce the pins. All enamel pins are made by Chinese factories that have honed their expertise and efficiency over many many years.  

Large wealthy US corporations may be able to afford these tariffs but small businesses like mine are suffering. 

I hate having to do this but I will need to increase the prices of my pins. 

From November 1st, pins will be $13 each. Don't forget that you can still get a big discount when you buy three pins. I will keep this Special Offer of $29.50 for 3 pins. 

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

Lili x