The Kickstarter you backed may soon ask for more money to cover Trump’s tariffs

theverge.comPublished: 4/28/2025

Summary

"Kickstarter is set to launch its new 'Tariff Manager' tool within weeks, designed to help creators manage import fees caused by President Trump’s tariffs. The tool allows creators to apply surcharges post-campaign to affected backers, with the platform automatically adding these fees on payment pages. If a backer refuses to pay the surcharge, they must reach out directly to the creator for an alternative solution."