Canon recently revealed to investors that it does plan to raise prices (and lower its costs elsewhere) in order to make up for a new 15% tariff on imports into the United States.
Unfortunately, the company isn't ready to reveal exactly what those price increases will look like.
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Image: Nuthawut Somsuk / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday evening that the US and Japan have reached a trade deal, CNN reported. The new agreement, which Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed, results in a 15% tariff on Japanese imports. dpreview.com »
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Canon recently released its second quarter and first half financial results for the fiscal year 2025, and the news is mostly good in Canon's imaging segment. However, Canon faces significant challenges concerning U.S. tariff policy. [Read More]
Sony has been one of the popular camera manufacturers, whose mirrorless lineup has been a favourite of many photographers. With the company launching some truly innovative models over the years, the question of its price has always hung over the heads of the users.
Canon has joined many of its peers in increasing prices in the United States, with many products now costing several hundred dollars more than before. [Read More]
Tariffs have been quite a challenge for many manufacturers around the world. Despite the 90-day pause, many countries have to pay a standard 10% tariff on their goods being sold in the US, with China standing at 30%.
With the announcement of tariffs, several camera manufacturers announced a price increase. We have already reported on Leica's response to the policy, with the price hike going up as much as 90%. Canon also reported a hike, but it has not yet officially reflected on retail sites.
Nikon's latest financial results outline a significant drop in operating profit year-over-year, due mainly to significant one-time costs. The company also says that tariffs could reduce its profit for the current fiscal year by nearly $70 million. [Read More]