The Company Expects the Continued Sale of OPKO-Branded Products in China but is Pausing Activities for Future US-Produced Products Including its Florida Sunshine Brand of Vitamins and Supplements Due to Tariff Impact
COCONUT GROVE, Fla., April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW) ("NextPlat" or the "Company"), a global e-Commerce provider, today provided an update on the impact of current United States / China tariffs on its e-Commerce development program as a result of China's escalation in tariffs placed on US-produced goods imported into the country. This condition is expected to have a material impact on anticipated sales of US products into China.
The Company plans to pause certain initiatives within its e-Commerce development program which was launched in April 2023 to help U.S.-based businesses reach the vast Chinese consumer market through major online platforms like Alibaba's Tmall. This includes the introduction of a new line of vitamins and supplements under the Florida Sunshine brand name, since these offerings would be subject to the increased tariffs and would face significant import costs which Management believes will reduce its ability to compete with locally produced products. The Company is still reviewing opportunities to sell its Florida Sunshine products in other markets.
The Company intends to continue selling OPKO Health Europe (OPKO), a subsidiary of OPKO Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPK), products in China including an array of nutraceuticals and supplements as well as adding products for pet care, all of which are not produced in the United States and as such, are not subject to additional tariffs.
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About NextPlat Corp
NextPlat is a global e-commerce platform company created to capitalize on multiple high-growth sectors and markets including technology and healthcare. Through acquisitions, joint ventures and collaborations, the Company intends to assist businesses in selling their goods online, domestically, and internationally, allowing customers and partners to optimize their e-Commerce presence and revenue. NextPlat currently operates an e-Commerce communications division offering voice, data, tracking, and IoT products and services worldwide as well as pharmacy and healthcare data management services in the United States through its subsidiary, Progressive Care LLC.
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