US TARIFF: MINIMAL IMPACT

Hi, lovely Swan Friends! 

Like many other small businesses, I have been waiting for news about US tariffs on foreign imports. I am pleased to announce to my beloved US customers that our products will be among the least affected by the new tariffs announced today by President Trump. 

While the US now imposes a 25% tariff on most Canadian goods, 20% on EU goods, and 34% on Chinese goods, UK goods are subject to only a 10% tariff (which is, incredibly, cheaper than the 20% VAT that the UK government charges our own goods). In the context of The Knitting Swan, a typical order will carry an estimated tariff of between $5-$7 for US customers.*

Given that we offer FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING, my dear American customers may find that this level of tariff keeps our products highly accessible to you. The situation may change, but thanks to the special relationship between the US and the UK on the global stage—and the fact that trade between the two countries remains balanced—I believe buying from us will always be a great option. The quality of our products and customer services are quite unmatched by others at this point.

I attended one of the best universities in the US (Yale 💙) for my bachelor's degree and lived there for years. The US holds a special place in my heart and I hope to continue to serve my American customers loyally 🙇🏻.

As always, I will continue to do my best for all my customers and will keep you updated on any changes during this new era of international trade. 

Lots of love,

Thao from The Knitting Swan 

*my estimation based on the numbers announced by the US government today, and the typical value of an order placed on our website