Halloween costume prices could double

(MNN)-Here’s a scary thought: It’s estimated costumes that typically retail for $19.99 will jump to $39.99, and simple masks once priced at $4.99 could cost $9.99 or more. The latest round of tariff hikes, which could increase rates up to 170%, is hitting seasonal suppliers at the worst time because millions of dollars have already been spent on raw materials and production, and the Halloween supplies are just weeks from shipping, not months. The Halloween and Costume Association says toy companies are also concerned about the Christmas season with higher prices and fewer choices