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Good morning and welcome to Kid News. I'm Kim. Today is Friday, April 11, 2025.

And we begin with Whiplash on Wall Street as investors try and wrap their heads around

President Trump's trade policies, especially his tariff tussle with China.

The stock market soared Wednesday only to plummet again yesterday, and while no one has a

crystal ball to predict what comes next, many economists say toys and electronics, most of which

are produced in China, will be among the first to feel the sting of serious sticker shock.

Likewise, in the line of fire, Amazon.

According to Wed Bush Security, 70% of goods sold on the site are made in China and all face

hefty new import taxes.

CEO Andy Jassy told CNBC yesterday that its network of third-party sellers will likely pass the cost on to consumers.

One nude toy is already commanding championship level prices and not because of tariffs.

Basketball superstar LeBron James just became the first male pro athlete to get his very own Ken doll. Mattel unveiled

the pricey $75 collectible as the first in its new Ken Bassador series, celebrating inspiring

role models. James says that as a kid, I was fortunate enough to have role models who not only

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