June 13, 2025
Dear Valued Customer,
We understand that navigating today’s supply chain and economic pressures presents real challenges—for you and for us. At A+ Products, Inc., we remain committed to supporting your business with reliable products, clear communication, and thoughtful planning. We’re writing to inform you of upcoming pricing adjustments, driven by newly implemented U.S. import tariffs.
What’s Changing
Since our last update, the U.S. government has enacted two significant tariff actions:
• April 9, 2025: A 10% IEEPA reciprocal tariff was placed on a wide range of goods imported into the U.S. under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
• May 30, 2025: A 25% tariff was imposed on all steel and aluminum imports, including derivatives, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.
Both tariffs are now in effect and being applied to incoming containers as they enter the United States.
New Pricing Effective July 1, 2025
We’ve made every effort to delay and absorb these cost increases without passing them along. However, with these tariffs now directly impacting our inbound inventory, it is no longer feasible for us to do so in full. As a result, a portion of the cost must be reflected in our pricing, effective July 1:
• Products affected by the 10% IEEPA reciprocal tariff will increase by 7%
• Products affected by the 25% steel and aluminum tariff will increase by 18%
We recognize that price changes are never ideal, and this decision was not made lightly. Your A+ Products sales representative will reach out with specific pricing updates in advance, so you have time to prepare and plan accordingly.
What This Means for Current Orders
• Open orders and blanket releases for goods that have already entered the U.S. will remain at current pricing. Releases for goods that entered the US after July 1 will reflect the updated rates.
• We have non-impacted stock available in our New Jersey warehouse, which will remain at current pricing through June 30. Please contact your representative if you would like to secure this inventory before the new pricing takes effect.
How We’re Managing These Changes
We understand how pricing volatility can disrupt your operations. To help mitigate these impacts, we are actively expanding our global sourcing strategy to reduce exposure to the new tariffs. While there may be slight differences in product appearance due to regional sourcing, all items will continue to meet A+ Products’ high standards for quality, performance, and consistency.
We’re In This Together
At A+ Products, we believe that strong partnerships are built on trust and transparency. We’re working diligently to maintain competitive pricing, ensure product availability, and provide the dependable service you’ve come to expect—especially in times of uncertainty.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your A+ Products representative. We’re here to support you.
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership.
Sincerely,
The A+ Products, Inc. Team
