
In an internal email, Sigma US promises not to further increase prices in the US after the latest tariffs on imported goods from Japan (and other countries):

I first reported on the Fujifilm US price increase as a result of Trump’s tariffs back in April: Coming next: Fujifilm price increase in the US A week ago, the Trump administration reached a new “deal” that included a 15% tariff on all products coming from Japan: Expect more price increases on photo gear: the […]

After the initial suggestion for a 25% tariff, the Trump administration reached a new deal today that includes a 15% tariff on all products coming from Japan. The effective US tariff rate on Japanese imports before the announcement was approximately 2%, according to World Bank data. Please note that tariffs are not calculated based on […]

Get ready for more price increases – today, the Trump administration announced a new 25% tariff for all products coming from Japan and South Korea starting on August 1st, 2025: Get ready for more price increases: Trump’s administration announced new 25% tariff for Japan starting August 1st, 2025 Here is a list of some of […]

If you are planning to buy any Sony gear before the new price increase that will take effect on Monday, June 30th, consider doing so from one of our sponsors: B&H Photo Amazon Adorama Paul’s Photo Service Photo The new Sony prices are already live at Adorama. On May 15, PhotoRumors exclusively reported on the […]

Fujifilm moved production of 4 popular camera models from China to Japan in order to avoid Trump’s tariffs. Fujifilm X100VI Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T50 Fujifilm X-M5 For other markets, the above models will still be made in China. Update: the new listings at B&H will be marked with JP in the SKU.