How Trade Tariffs Affect Our Art and Expression

How Trade Tariffs Affect Our Passion for Art and Expression

Running an online store that sells artsy tees and posters is more than just a business—it’s about sharing creativity, passion, and a love for unique designs with the world. But when global trade gets tangled in tariff wars, it can feel like an unseen force is disrupting this artistic exchange. While we don’t always see the politics behind the scenes, they can affect the way we create, sell, and share our art with you.

Why Tariffs Matter to Us

Tariffs are essentially taxes placed on imported and exported goods, and when countries impose higher tariffs on each other’s products, the costs trickle down. For a small, independent store like ours, these changes can impact everything—from the blank t-shirts we print on to the packaging that carries our designs to your doorstep.

How This Affects Our Art

1. The Cost of Creativity

Creating something beautiful should never feel like a financial burden, but when materials like fabric, ink, or paper become more expensive due to tariffs, it affects what we can offer. We want to keep our tees and posters affordable while still maintaining the quality and artistry you love.

2. The Waiting Game

Shipping delays and supply chain hiccups are another side effect of trade disruptions. A simple restock of our favorite tees might take longer, which means you might have to wait a bit more for that perfect shirt or poster to arrive. We know the anticipation of receiving something special, and we hate to keep you waiting.

3. A Global Community of Art Lovers

We have customers all over the world who connect with our designs, and we want to keep sharing our work without borders getting in the way. When tariffs make international shipping more expensive, it challenges our mission of spreading creativity beyond just one country.

Navigating the Challenges Together

We believe that art is about expression, connection, and resilience. While we can’t control trade policies, we’re always looking for ways to keep bringing you designs that inspire, without letting outside forces dull our creative spirit.

Some things we’re doing:

• Exploring different suppliers to keep costs fair.

• Finding creative ways to reduce shipping times.

• Being transparent with you about any changes that may affect pricing or delivery.

Thank You for Supporting Independent Art

Every time you buy a tee or poster from us, you’re not just purchasing a product—you’re supporting an artist’s dream and helping keep creativity alive despite the ups and downs of global trade. No matter what happens in the world of tariffs and politics, we’ll keep creating, printing, and sharing our passion with you.

*image:  Sorin Gheorghita - Unsplash.com