The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on goods imported to the US. I am obviously not an expert in trade or economics, and I am not interested in a political discussion here. To be neutral in my coverage, I asked AI, “How will the new Trump tariffs impact Nikon camera and lens imports to the US?“. Here is the AI answer I got: “The new Trump tariffs, as of April 2, 2025, are poised to significantly affect Nikon camera and lens imports to the US, given that Nikon is a Japanese company and Japan is a primary manufacturing hub for its products. Based on available information, here’s how this could play out: The tariffs include a 24% increase on goods imported from Japan, alongside a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all trading partners. Nikon, headquartered in Japan, produces most of its cameras and lenses there, though some components or lower-end products may come from facilities in places like Thailand or China (which faces a steeper 34% tariff). For a Nikon camera or lens imported directly from Japan, the 24% tariff would apply, raising the cost for US importers—typically distributors or retailers. For example, a Nikon Z8 camera with a pre-tariff import value of $3,000 could see an additional $720 in tariffs, pushing the cost to $3,720 before it even reaches the supply chain. Add the 10% baseline tariff, and that’s another $300, bringing the total to $4,020—a 34% increase. Historically, during Trump’s first-term tariffs (2018-2019), companies passed most...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Thursday, 3 April