Board Game Manufacturer Explores Domestic Production Amid Tariff Pressures

Jonathan Silva oversaw an initiative at WS Game Company to produce a special edition Monopoly game within the United States. His decision followed the implementation of tariffs on imported board games, a category that includes products he sells.

WS Game Company typically imports its products. The effort to manufacture a version of Monopoly domestically represented a shift in the company's production strategy.

This exploration aimed to determine the feasibility and implications of U.S.-based production for items traditionally sourced internationally.