Alana Waldenberg-Ruffman

Alana Waldenberg-Ruffman, Vice President of Product Development at Learning Resources, shares insights on the impact of U.S. tariffs on American toy manufacturing. She discusses the company’s shift from China to India and Vietnam due to escalating tariffs. The conversation highlights the chaos in toy factories adapting to sudden policy changes, the challenges of maintaining quality, and the innovative strategies Indian manufacturers are employing to collaborate and overcome financial roadblocks. Alana emphasizes the need for stability in U.S. trade policy to foster long-term manufacturing success.