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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Siddharth Cavale

A human dog bed was a surprise start-up hit – now Trump’s tariffs threaten their business

The quirky concept of "dog beds for humans" has proven a surprising hit for startup Plufl, but a steep tariff on Chinese imports is now forcing the company to consider a significant shift in its manufacturing strategy.

Co-founders Yuki Kinoshita and Noah Silverman, who envisioned their plush, snuggly, memory foam beds being made in China and retailing for $299 in the U.S., are now exploring domestic production.

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