Tariffs imposed by former President Trump are once again affecting U.S. gamers, this time targeting Razer’s Blade 16 gaming laptop.
Tariffs function as taxes on imported goods. While companies in the supply chain can absorb these costs, the expense is usually passed down to consumers. Unfortunately for gamers, price hikes are expected to hit technology and gaming products.
Some items are even being temporarily pulled from the market. As reported by The Verge, although the Blade 16 was available for purchase in the U.S. as recently as April 1, the option to order the laptop has now been removed from Razer’s website.
While European shoppers can currently order the new gaming laptop (if it's in stock—currently unavailable in the UK), the U.S. site only allows prospective buyers to click "Notify Me" for updates, with no pricing displayed. The Buy Now option leads to a 404 error page.
Razer isn’t the only company quietly suspending sales amid market instability. Tariffs targeting China and Taiwan—key manufacturing hubs for PC components—will also impact U.S. consumers. Memory producer Micron, for example, has warned about potential surcharges. PC manufacturer Framework has "temporarily paused" certain U.S. sales entirely.
Last week, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date—originally set for April 9—was removed in the United States after President Trump’s tariffs triggered financial market volatility. Shortly after, the issue reached Canada, with Nintendo Canada confirming pre-order delays.
Nintendo fans and industry analysts are concerned that the company may further increase the price of the Switch 2 and its games, especially after backlash over the console's initial pricing announcement.
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