78 Tarot
CREATOR
6 months ago
Project Update: Honest update: tariffs, shutdown, and next steps
Dear friends,
Right now we are still in a holding pattern because of the tariffs. A U.S. appeals court recently ruled that most of the Trump-era tariffs were not legal, but it delayed that decision from taking effect until October 14, 2025 while the case goes to the Supreme Court. Until the Court rules, the tariffs are still in place and everything I need to ship remains stuck in this uncertainty.
On top of that, the government could shut down as soon as tomorrow if Congress cannot agree on a budget, which would add even more delays.
Here is what I want you to know:
- Since the tariffs have destroyed 78 Tarot as we know it, I have had to pivot and throw myself into something new in order to keep moving forward.
- I even attempted to work out a set tariff price with my printer, based on the uncertainty of whether tariffs would even remain at 30 percent, but I was unable to get an agreement. Costs remain unpredictable until the legal situation is resolved.
- As you may know, I have two small children. They take up most of my days, but in the time I carve out I have been working hard to create a path forward.
- The best solution I could come up with is raising money in the only way I know how that feels truly fair. I opened a print-on-demand shop with my art on mugs, shirts, and hoodies. Nothing is made until it is ordered, which means there is no waste, no storage costs, and it is better for the environment. This approach also ensures I never have to manufacture or store inventory again.
- You can check it out here: www.littleshopofkindness.com.
- Del, the AD and co-founder who I have worked closely with for a decade, has also had to pivot since 78 Tarot has stopped. If you want to support her new ventures, you can follow her Facebook for her sales.
https://www.facebook.com/delphine.levesque.demers/
She has such cute things, and of course I picked up a few for myself.
Most importantly, I want to thank you so much for hanging in there not just with me but with all the creators who have found themselves in this position. We appreciate every single bit of support you are giving us right now, and we will absolutely repay the kindness. I will update you again soon as I make progress and know more.
With gratitude,
Kayti
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