Leaf by Ramsey Responds to New U.S. Tariffs on Nicaraguan Imports
- Leaf by Ramsey®️
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2025
Leaf by Ramsey wishes to inform our valued customers and partners of a major development impacting our industry. On April 2, 2025, the United States government announced the imposition of a new 18% tariff on all imports from Nicaragua, significantly increasing the cost of goods shipped from the country to the U.S.
This measure, part of a broader trade policy initiative, directly affects premium cigars and tobacco products produced in Nicaragua—including those manufactured by Leaf by Ramsey in collaboration with our factory partner, Oso de Nicaragua Tobacco Company S.A. (“ONTCSA”), located in the heart of Estelí.
As a result of this change, we will be adjusting pricing on all sales orders not signed or placed prior to April 2nd, 2025. The increase reflects the new tariff rate and follows similar moves by industry leaders who have already begun raising prices in response.
Leaf by Ramsey proudly produces flavored premium cigars, wraps, cones, and other high-end tobacco products, crafted with attention to detail and quality that defines Estelí’s reputation as a global center for premium tobacco.
We remain committed to full transparency and excellence in everything we offer. While this change presents new challenges, it also reaffirms the strength and resilience of Nicaraguan cigar craftsmanship.
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Did You Know?
• Nicaragua exported over $1.6 billion USD in goods to the U.S. in 2024—40% of all Nicaraguan exports.
• Estelí is widely recognized as the epicenter of premium cigar manufacturing in Central America.
• Flavored cigars are one of the fastest-growing segments in the U.S. convenience and boutique markets.
• Leaf by Ramsey produces thousands of hand-crafted, flavored cigars weekly, maintaining strict quality standards.
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For questions or wholesale inquiries, please contact:
Stephen Wray
+505 5768 4927
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