Tariff Impacts on Vendor Pricing
Jul 11 2025Key Updates from Our Vendors
As global trade policies continue to evolve, LCS Group Purchasing is committed to informing our members about potential tariffs which may impact cost and imported good availability. We are updating this page regularly with pricing information pertinent to our members.
The LCS Group Purchasing team has diligently negotiated and mitigated these tariff impacts to the greatest extent possible. Please reach out to your LCS team with any questions or email cps@carepurchasing.com.
Administrative Services
THE IMAGE GROUP
No tariff impacts to members at this time. China is the primary source for many items. Tariffs are expected to impact products in the next few months.
STAPLES
Effective August 1, 2025, a 1% tariff-related price increase will impact 2,100 Staples products. While LCS Group Purchasing and CPS have worked diligently to minimize these adjustments, the increase is driven by market conditions. Your LCS team member will be in touch with a detailed report outlining the specific impact on your business. For any immediate questions, please contact your LCS Group Purchasing team member or email us at cps@carepurchasing.com.
Clinical Services
MCKESSON
A tariff pricing increase will be impacting 600 McKesson products. Effective date is 5/1/2025*. McKesson has communicated impacts directly to each team member. For any immediate questions, please contact your LCS Group Purchasing team member or email us at cps@carepurchasing.com.
*Updated 05/22/2025
OMNICARE PHARMACY, A CVS HEALTH COMPANY
No tariff impacts to members at this time. Omnicare expects an incremental increase to drug costs that will potentially lead to reduced production and drug shortages.
MEDLINE
Effective August 1, 2025, a 3.7% average tariff-related price adjustment will affect approximately 1,500 Medline products. Medline has proactively expanded its manufacturing capabilities and strategic partnerships. These initiatives have enabled Medline and CPS to navigate tariff policy changes over the years. For any immediate questions, please contact your LCS Group Purchasing team member or email us at cps@carepurchasing.com.
Culinary Services
SYSCO
No tariff impacts to members at this time. Agricultural tariffs are not expected to impact U.S. businesses anytime soon.
LIBBEY GLASS
No tariff impacts to members at this time. 90% of Libbey products are made in the U.S.
SUPPLY AMERICA
No tariff impacts to members at this time. The raw materials used in Supply America production are often sourced from countries that are being affected by tariffs. This will impact pricing and availability.
Gordon Food Service
10% increase in Canadian sourced GFS Brand Coffee (ground).
CHENEY BROTHERS
No tariff impacts to members at this time.
CULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL
No tariff impacts to members at this time.
ROYAL CUP COFFEE
Tariffs have impacted Royal Cup Coffee. Current CPS members who are utilizing this program have been notified.
Facility Management
1CONCIER
No tariff impacts to members at this time. 1Concier sources 35% of their products from China and anticipate a tariff-related price increase in the future.
HD Pro
No tariff impacts to members at this time.
CINTAS
No tariff impacts to members at this time.
HILLYARD
No tariff impacts to members at this time. Price increases on any products produced by Hillyard have been mitigated until March 2026.
ESSITY
No tariff impacts to members at this time. Essity's professional hygiene production assets are located in the United States; however, raw materials may experience inflationary pressures due to tariffs.
KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL
No tariff impacts to members at this time.
Health Care, Therapy, and Exercise Equipment
ARJO
No tariff impacts to members at this time. Arjo is a global manufacturer, which allows them to adjust their processes as needed.
LIFETEC
No tariff impacts to members at this time. Lifetec reports tariffs are unlikely to affect many physical therapy supplies. However, there have been a few price increases in capital goods, such as fitness equipment. More information will be available in 90 days.
HUR
Equipment arriving in the U.S. will have a 10-20% tariff. Exact percent will be determined upon equipment arrival. All HUR equipment is manufactured in Finland; tariff impact is from the EU. Equipment that has been purchased but not delivered will incur a 5% tariff surcharge. If tariff situation is resolved before equipment arrives in the U.S., this surcharge and any tariff incurred will be removed from the final invoice. To help customers with this tariff, HUR is changing their quote validity for 14 days, reducing from the previous 30 days.
Construction and Renovation Services
DIRECT SUPPLY
No tariff impacts to members at this time. Direct Supply anticipates a price increase in the coming weeks due to the impact anticipated with all manufacturing and distributing partners.
SHAW CONTRACT GROUP
No tariff impacts to members at this time. Shaw is currently leveraging inventory in U.S. based warehouse.
Plant Operations
FERGUSON
No tariff impacts to members at this time. Ferguson acknowledges that pricing is volatile, and is dependent on their manufacturing partners.
