Philips Hue says US prices will go up in July because of tariffs

If Philips Hue has been offering the US prices next month, you can officially know who will blame. (Tip: Rhymes with “Rump”.) The parent company reported Hueblog (through Eve) His price increase is “a direct result of tariffs”. See how easy it is, Amazon?

Before this confirmation, the company has announced its candidacy for the upcoming price increase. “Hurry, Prices on July 1,” Marketing copy This month was reported from the beginning.

Expresses his statement Hueblog does not cause words about Trump’s Trade War to be guilty. “As a direct result of the tariffs in the United States, in the United States, Philips Hue in the United States will increase prices in the US portfolio.” We are determined to provide high quality products and smart lighting. Integrates the right to change prices based on new or additional tariffs in the future. “

We still do not know the accurate price increase. When the company enters into force on July 1, he says he will reveal them. But there are some instructions. The new improved Hue costs $ 32 compared to the Smart button of the old model $ 25. Because this is a new version, you think it remains 21.99 of Europe as the predecessor of Europe. To this point, the company’s US prices were around 1: 1 conversion.