Local tattoo shops impacted by Canadian tariffs, supplier stops shipment to U.S.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — For years, tattoo shops in Western New York relied on Eikon, a Canadian tattoo supply company. Eikon recently stopped shipping to the United States due to recent tariffs.

"Eikon was a main place to order for a long time," said Jeffrey Bagneschi, of North Star Tattoo. Bagneschi said the company was able to ship supplies to Western New York in under 24 hours.

Bagneschi recently placed an order with another Canadian company and was charged a 40% tariff on the total order.

Shops like his have had to look at other options and avoid these tariffs from across the border.

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