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How the steep U.S. tariffs on China are pushing up the price of new baby equipment in B.C.

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New parents spend on average $1,000 to $5,000 on car seats, strollers, cribs, high chairs and travel systems.

Canada exempted most baby equipment from retaliatory tariffs, but prices are still affected by 145 per cent tariffs imposed by the U.S. on goods manufactured in China .

90 per cent of baby care products and parts that go into making baby gear are made in China , according to the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association .

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