Everything You Need to Know About Nicotine & Tariffs

If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you know that US trade tariffs have been a rollercoaster ride lately—affecting everything from motorcycles to chocolate. Now, with Canada’s newly elected Liberal Party leader weighing in on trade policies, the landscape is starting to shift even more. But what about nicotine products?

While some companies are starting to scramble, we’re staying calm. Here’s why these tariffs aren’t currently seen as a problem and what it means for you as a Northerner customer. 

Tariffs on foreign goods have been making the headlines—first introduced, then delayed, and now suddenly back on the table again—with tobacco and nicotine products among the imports from Canada, Mexico, and China that may be affected.

The thinking behind tariffs is to push for more local production and restrict cheaper overseas imports. The uncertainty of how this will affect production and distribution has many companies on edge though, unsure of how to adjust. 

Unlike companies that rely on imported products, we're proud to say we source our nicotine alternatives from US-based suppliers. This means the new tariffs shouldn't mess with your pouch supply. While other companies might have to raise their prices to deal with shortages, Northerner’s business stays steady. 

For 26 years, we’ve built strong relationships and a trusted supplier network, giving us a solid foothold in the industry. That’s why these trade tariffs won’t hurt Northerner. In fact, by restricting the circulation of cheap, imported products, the tariffs could actually help by ensuring only high-quality, locally-made nicotine alternatives are available in the US.

Markus Lindblad

Head of External Affairs, Northerner

The biggest concern with tariffs is price hikes. But since Northerner only deals with domestic producers, our adult consumers can expect pricing and availability to remain pretty much as is. In fact, these tariffs could even help bring greater focus to the circulation of high-quality, regulated nicotine alternatives.

Beyond tariffs, the nicotine industry is shifting fast. States and local governments are pushing for flavor bans, while some companies are backing tariffs to control the flow of unregulated imports and others are using it as an opportunity to develop their own synthetic nicotine formulations (a workaround of current laws).  

Tariffs look posied to shake up businesses, but not all companies will feel the hit. The good news here is that Northerner’s commitment to local sourcing in the US means our customers’ access to their favorite nicotine pouches should remain constant without having to foot the bill for any unexpected extras. 

As the nicotine market evolves, one thing is clear: The brands that are quick to adapt and only focus on trusted products, will ultimately come out on top.