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Check out Elana Woldenberg Ruffman, VP Marketing & Product Development on Fox32 Chicago. "Before this administration, we paid about $2 million in tariffs annually. If the tariffs that were put into place under Section 301 on Friday were to remain, we expect that our tariff bill would become $20 million to $25 million annually," Woldenberg Ruffman explained. "This is a significant economic issue, which is going to create billions of dollars in taxes, and we believe the courts will act quickly because of the impact." https://lnkd.in/g433eWeC

Listen to Stephen Woldenberg, SVP of Sales for Learning Resources Brands, joins WGN-TV to talk about how Learning Resources filed a lawsuit on Friday over Trump’s new tariffs. https://lnkd.in/gC85SkVV

Learning Resources and hand2mind Return to Court to Challenge Section 301 Tariffs   Learning Resources, Inc. and hand2mind, Inc. have today filed a legal challenge in the U.S. Court of International Trade against the U.S. Trade Representative’s newly announced Section 301 tariffs. The USTR’s action imposes tariffs in the amount of 10% or 12.5% on 60 economies, representing 99.4% of all U.S. imports. As confirmed by the landmark case Learning Resources, Inc. v Trump, tariffs are taxes and it will be American importers who pay them. For the third time in less than 18 months, the Administration is taking steps to impose essentially the same sweeping global tariffs first levied under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Supreme Court invalidated those tariffs in the Learning Resources case on February 20, 2026. That same day, the Administration imposed materially identical tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act, an action the Court of International Trade declared unlawful in May. Shopping for a third tariff law to impose the same tariff scheme fares no better. This is simply another brazen attempt by the Administration to levy billions of dollars in taxes on Americans in contravention of Congressional limits. Our Constitution is clear on this point: the power of taxation belongs to Congress, not the Executive Branch. As family-owned, mission-driven companies, we are taking this action to protect our 500+ employees, our customers, and the schools and families who rely on our products every day. We remain committed to our mission, We Bring Learning to Life, and will continue to support the educators, families, and children around the world who depend on us. We are proud to stand up on behalf of Rule of Law as we seek clarity from the courts on this important issue.

Learning Resources and hand2mind Return to Court to Challenge Section 301 Tariffs Learning Resources, Inc. and hand2mind, Inc. have today filed a legal challenge in the U.S. Court of International Trade against the U.S. Trade Representative’s newly announced Section 301 tariffs. The USTR’s action imposes tariffs in the amount of 10% or 12.5% on 60 economies, representing 99.4% of all U.S. imports. As confirmed by the landmark case Learning Resources, Inc. v Trump, tariffs are taxes and it will be American importers who pay them. For the third time in less than 18 months, the Administration is taking steps to impose essentially the same sweeping global tariffs first levied under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Supreme Court invalidated those tariffs in the Learning Resources case on February 20, 2026. That same day, the Administration imposed materially identical tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act, an action the Court of International Trade declared unlawful in May. Shopping for a third tariff law to impose the same tariff scheme fares no better. This is simply another brazen attempt by the Administration to levy billions of dollars in taxes on Americans in contravention of Congressional limits. Our Constitution is clear on this point: the power of taxation belongs to Congress, not the Executive Branch. As family-owned, mission-driven companies, we are taking this action to protect our 500+ employees, our customers, and the schools and families who rely on our products every day. We remain committed to our mission, We Bring Learning to Life, and will continue to support the educators, families, and children around the world who depend on us. We are proud to stand up on behalf of Rule of Law as we seek clarity from the courts on this important issue.

We're excited to partner with Learning Express Toys & Gifts for the 2026 Learning Express Toys Convention in San Antonio, TX! This annual, private convention brings together leading toy vendors, store owners, and managers for educational workshops, networking opportunities, and exclusive previews of the latest toys, games, and more. We can't wait to connect, collaborate, and share what's new from Learning Resources. See you in Texas! #LearningExpressConvention #ForgingOurFuture #SpecialtyToyRetail

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🌍✨ We’re Hiring: Sales Manager, International Sales (Open to Remote)✨🌍 Ready to take your sales career global? We’re looking for a Sales Manager, International Sales to help drive growth across Asia, Australia, and Latin America! In this role, you’ll: 🚀 Own and grow key international customer relationships 🌱 Unlock new business opportunities across Toy, Education & Pet markets 🤝 Partner cross-functionally to bring products and strategies to life 🛍️ Support ecommerce expansion across platforms like Amazon, Tmall, Shopee & more If you love building relationships, spotting opportunities, and making an impact across regions—this is your chance. 👉 Learn more & apply below! #Hiring #SalesJobs #InternationalSales #GlobalCareers #NowHiring #BusinessDevelopment #ToySales Kyle Bohinc Annie Porritt https://lnkd.in/g2vH5YYT

We’re honored to share that Learning Resources® has been named to both the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list and the inaugural TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list. Together with our sister brand, hand2mind®, we challenged the legality of the Trump Administration’s IEEPA tariffs in a case that advanced to the U.S. Supreme Court and led to the tariffs being overturned. The landmark ruling in our case reinforced foundational principles of U.S. democracy, including the separation of powers and the rule of law, and reaffirmed that the authority to levy taxes rests with Congress. As family‑owned, mission‑driven education companies, we brought our lawsuit to stand up for our 500+ employees and the schools and families who depend on our brands every day. This recognition reflects not only the work we do in pursuit of our mission - We Bring Learning to Life - but also the broader impact of the Supreme Court’s decision. We are proud of our teams, grateful for this recognition, and remain committed to pursuing our mission to empower educators, inspire learners and support families and children around the world. https://lnkd.in/eC3dJv-X

The Toy Insider’s Spring & Summer Gift Guide is here and we are proud to be on it! Alphabet Apple Orchard and Garden Gears were both named top picks, featured in the Preschool and Educational Toys categories. Looking forward to a fun-filled spring and summer with these standout picks! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dZXuZMQz

✨NEW role alert! 📦Learning Resources® is growing—and we’re looking for a Packaging Engineer to help bring our award‑winning educational toys to life on shelf at retailers. 🎨If you love designing open packaging, POP displays, and retail‑ready structures—and enjoy collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize cost, sustainability, and performance—this could be a great fit. 👉 3–5 years packaging experience | Retail & POP expertise | Toy or consumer products background a plus 🔗 Apply below! Sophie Arnold (Martin) Amie Hunt, PHR #Hiring #PackagingDesign #PackagingEngineering #ToyIndustry #DesignJobs #TopWorkplace https://lnkd.in/gvjVKyrw