UPDATED - 2026 - Today's crazy USA EXCHANGE rate of 32%, Also, factoring in 2-4% from credit cards of international purchase fees.
Aug 2026, we have been notified and have witnessed our vendors in the USA have increased their prices by up to 17% to accommodate the various cost increases of China tariffs, now American tariffs. These mainly include.,from the Trump administration, on metals, wire, sockets, etc.
USA Shipping costs plus Brokerage Fees and Bond fees, plus duties and taxes. ALSO READ TLG BLOG ON USA SHIPPING CHARGES TLG pays USA price for shipping. So exchange rate 37% for that also. BTW, UPS is criminal.
2025, Recent Increase in the minimum wage.
Who will ultimately be paying? Public will. $18+/HR
BANK OF CANADA

