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Expect more price increases on photo gear: the new US tariff on imports from Japan is now 15%

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 […]

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New 25% Trump tariffs coming for all products from Japan and South Korea on August 1, 2025

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 […]

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Another Sony price increase coming to the US on June 30th?

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 […]

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Nikon, Canon, and Sony rebates expire next week + US price increases become effective

The Nikon, Canon, and Sony rebates are set to expire next week. In addition, new price increases will become a reality in the US.  Check out our sponsors if you are planning to purchase any new gear: Nikon: B&H | Amazon | Adorama | Paul’s | Service Canon: B&H | Amazon | Adorama | Paul’s […]

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Fujifilm moved production of 4 popular cameras to Japan in order to avoid US tariffs

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.

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Sigma increased its prices in the US

Sigma increased its prices in the US (previously reported here) as a result of the Trump tariffs. You can already see the new prices at B&H Photo. It seems that most/all items went up by around 10%. Here are a few examples: Lens Model Old Price New Price Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art […]

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Here is the Nikon price increase list

This is the Nikon price increase list that will take effect on June 23 – basically, all products made in China will go up in price. If you are planning to buy any Nikon gear before the price increase, consider doing so from one of our sponsors: B&H Photo Paul’s Photo Service Photo The current […]

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Nikon is the next company to announce a price increase in the US as a result of Trump’s tariffs

Nikon is the next company to announce a price increase in the US as a result of Trump’s tariffs: Nikon price increase coming on June 23 (see current Nikon rebates) update: here are the new Nikon prices Sony price increase started on May 19th (see current Sony rebates) Sigma increased its prices on May 6th […]

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