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Nike Confirms U.S. Price Hikes and Amazon Return Amid Tariff Challenges

The company will raise retail prices on select products starting June 1 and re-establish direct sales on Amazon to offset tariff pressures.

People walk past a Nike store in New York City, U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
Nike sneakers are seen on display at the newly renovated JD Sports store at Westfield Stratford City in London, Britain, July 30.
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Shoppers walk past a Nike store in the King of Prussia Mall, as global markets brace for a hit to trade and growth caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose import tariffs on dozens of countries, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 3, 2025. REUTERS/Rachel Wisniewski/File Photo

Overview

  • Nike will increase U.S. retail prices on adult footwear, apparel, and equipment by $2 to $10 starting June 1, with wholesale price hikes to follow in July.
  • Exemptions include kids' products, items under $100, Jordan apparel and accessories, and Air Force 1 sneakers.
  • The company manufactures about 50% of its footwear in China and Vietnam, exposing it to tariffs of 30% and 10% respectively.
  • Nike will return to selling directly on Amazon after a six-year hiatus, displacing third-party sellers starting July 19.
  • The moves are part of Nike's strategy to mitigate tariff impacts while maintaining its market position and consumer trust.