Leica confirms that prices will increase in the US as a result of tariffs, starting in May

The cost of some Leica gear will increase for American photographers as a result of the tariffs, beginning on May 01, the company has confirmed.

In a statement to Digital Camera World, a Leica Camera USA representative confirmed that prices on some items will be increasing next month. "Leica Camera USA will have an upcoming price adjustment across select Leica product lines, effective May 1st, 2025," Leica USA Trade Marketing and Product Communications Manager Nathan Kellum-Pathe said in a statement. "This is not a Leica-initiated price increase, but a result of the newly enacted tariffs that began on April 5 on imported products, which are significantly impacting the cost of imported goods, including photographic equipment and optics. As the tariff situation evolves, Leica Camera USA will continue to evaluate and adjust pricing accordingly.”

The statement follows a post on the Red Dot Forum, where Leica Store Miami originally shared that the cost of cameras and lenses that arrive after May 1 will have a cost increase to reflect the recently enacted tariffs in the US.

While some Leica prices will be increasing next month, Leica did not indicate which product lines will be affected or by how much. According to the statement, if the tariff situation changes, Leica will continue to evaluate and adjust the pricing accordingly.

The tariff rates have changed several times as the changes were announced, adjusted, and placed on a temporary, lowered rate for 90 days.

Leica cameras are largely made in Germany, although the company also has a manufacturing center in Portugal. Imports from Germany and other EU countries to the US are currently facing a 10 percent tariff under the 90-day pause. Prior to that pause, the tariff rate for Germany was at 20 percent; tariffs could return to that rate in July if a new agreement isn’t negotiated. The Trump administration is also investigating a potential tariff on semiconductors, which would apply to a wide range of electronics, including cameras.

Editor's note: This post has been updated with an official statement from Leica.

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