High just got higher: Trump tariffs to raise prices for US cannabis users

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

High just got higher: Trump tariffs to raise prices for US cannabis users

Mrinalika Roy
Thu, April 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM EDT·2 min read

(Reuters) - Contemplating smoking your way out of the tariff gloom? Think again.

Sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday are set to increase prices of cannabis products in the country, as many firms rely on Asia for manufacturing. The latest levies will stack up on any duties imposed earlier on countries like China, Canada, Mexico and the EU.

Items such as tins, vape hardware and specialized glass remain difficult to source domestically, and companies remain largely dependent on Asia particularly China, analysts and executives said.

"Those relying on exports from nations with tariffs, such as China, will need to take a serious look at how they might absorb the extra costs or alter partnerships," said Bryan Gerber, CEO of Hara Supply, the world's largest manufacturer of cones and combustibles.

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[marble falls]

1. WTH? ...

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[hlthe2b]

2. Aren't we going to be a happy bunch.. Not able to afford a lot of wine/spirits, cannabis, food!

My late grandparents (and by extension my late parents) lived through the depression. Despite owning beef cattle (which they produced and sold rather than consumed), they raised their large family & survived on a hell of a lot of beans and vegetables/rice. So, I was raised to eat that way, although by that point they'd largely gone back to their meat and potatoes ways...

But, I know a hell of a lot of good ways to prepare beans & veggies, make my own yogurt, etc... so I know the art of eating cheaply. But, damn if I won't miss some of the luxuries in life--a good Cabernet, some imported chocolate now and then and while I don't use cannabis, that was always a thought as my overused OA-riddled joints become increasingly resistant to NSAIDs for pain relief. And yes, living in Colorado, I am well aware I can always roll a joint if that is the alternative... but I value my lungs.

Maybe I'm being too convinced that the worst is coming and lasting. I hope I am wrong...

[Old Crank]

3. I do a butter extraction

And then make brownies.

No special equipment needed.

[Mike 03]

4. This should be covered by an exemption. Putin forgot to teach Trump this one

valuable trick. If you are going to create poverty and misery for your people, at least leave them their intoxicants and KEEP THEM CHEAP. Regardless of what the Russian economy does, vodka has always remained inexpensive and available everywhere.

I think even Confucius would have agreed.