In what will most likely be a heavy refrain over the next several months (and perhaps years—if not decades), another major brand has announced price increases due to Trump's tariffs. Sigma is set to join the ranks of Blackmagic Design, DJI, Sony, and certainly, countless more major camera, film, and video gear companies that are being hit by government-imposed tariffs in the United States.In a letter to Sigma customers, the president of Sigma America outlines why these price increases are happening and shares more details about when these new pricing points are set to take effect. Here’s what we have to share so far as well as a quick look into what we expect to happen next with this ongoing story.Sigma to Raise Prices Due to TariffsIn a letter to Sigma Customers, Sigma America President Mark Amir-Hamzeh shares the news that there are going to be substantial price adjustments to the company’s products effective on June 2nd, 2025.To his credit, Amir-Hamzeh is direct about the reasons, citing “the recent implementation of government-imposed tariffs,” which have caused the costs at Sigma to have "increased substantially.” To absorb these added expenses Sigma is planning to implement new pricing.Here’s the full letter from Amir-Hamzeh:Dear Sigma customers, Thank you for your continued support and trust in Sigma. We are are sorry to inform you of an upcoming pricing adjustment to our products, effective June 2, 2025. Due to the recent implementation of government-imposed tariffs, our costs at Sigma America have increased substantially. We have...
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