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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Gustaf Kilander

Trump wants to improve the US birth rate. His tariffs are making it even more expensive to have kids

President Donald Trump has branded himself the 'Fertilization President' and wants Americans to have more children - but his and tariffs could make life for growing families a lot more difficult.

Car seats, strollers and other goods essential for raising an infant will be impacted by Trump’s trade war with China, with expectant families stocking up items as baby stores worry about their futures.

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