As we previously reported, President Donald Trump recently made it clear that the current tariff breaks will end on August 1, 2025.
This means skateboards made in Canada, Mexico and China will no longer enjoy the lower pricing they have had for years.
Distributors and skate shops will have to make some tough choices. They might raise prices, cut certain products from their lineup or find other ways to keep their businesses running.
For skaters, this could translate into paying noticeably more for decks, trucks and wheels that were once imported at a lower cost.
Brands that rely on manufacturing outside the United States will feel the pressure first and that strain will eventually reach local shops and customers.
One of the most talked about OGs in the game in the 90s skateboarding scene and a known supporter of President Trump, Henry Sanchez, is clear about his stance.
Speaking on the matter, Sanchez simply said, “Make em in America.”
The short statement reflects his view that if products are going to cost more anyway, they might as well be made domestically.
Supporters of this approach say bringing manufacturing back to the United States could help create jobs and give the skate industry better control over quality.
Critics argue that the move will raise prices too much and could hurt smaller brands that cannot afford the cost of American production.