Fujifilm X-T4 avoids US Trump tariffs by being manufactured in two countries?

Fujifilm X-T4 avoids US Trump tariffs by being manufactured in two countries
(Image credit: Fujifilm)

It's recently come to light that the recently announced Fujifilm X-T4 is being manufactured in both Japan and China. While this may initially seem like an innocuous piece of information, it's definitely a curious move from Fujifilm upon further reflection. 

It's not unusual for camera companies to produce different products in different countries. For example Fujifilm produces its flagship Fujifilm X-H1 in Japan, while its cheaper cameras tend to be made in China. This can be a great way for camera companies to shave a few hundred dollars off the price point of their camera and make it cheaper for consumers to buy. 

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Louise Carey

With over a decade of photographic experience, Louise arms Digital Camera World with a wealth of knowledge on photographic technique and know-how – something at which she is so adept that she's delivered workshops for the likes of ITV and Sue Ryder. Louise also brings years of experience as both a web and print journalist, having served as features editor for Practical Photography magazine and contributing photography tutorials and camera analysis to titles including Digital Camera Magazine and  Digital Photographer. Louise currently shoots with the Fujifilm X-T200 and the Nikon D800, capturing self-portraits and still life images, and is DCW's ecommerce editor, meaning that she knows good camera, lens and laptop deals when she sees them.