Trump Tariffs Disrupt Razer Blade 16 and Nintendo Switch 2 Sales in U.S.

New import tariffs introduced by President Trump are impacting American gamers, notably affecting the availability of Razer's Blade 16 gaming laptop.

Tariffs function as taxes on imported goods, often increasing their cost. While supply chain companies may absorb these fees, they frequently pass them on to consumers. For gamers, this means higher prices for tech and gaming products are likely.

Certain products are now temporarily unavailable. According to The Verge, the Blade 16 was listed for sale in the U.S. as recently as April 1 but has since been removed from Razer's website.

While European gamers can purchase the new Blade 16 (if in stock, though it’s unavailable in the UK), the U.S. site only offers a "Notify Me" option for updates, with no pricing details provided. The Buy Now page leads to a 404 error.

Razer isn’t alone in pausing sales amid market uncertainty. Tariffs targeting China and Taiwan, key hubs for PC components, are impacting other U.S. companies. Micron, a memory producer, has warned of additional surcharges, while PC maker Framework has "temporarily halted" some U.S. sales.

Last week, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date, initially set for April 9, was canceled in the U.S. after Trump’s tariffs triggered market volatility. This disruption has spread to Canada, where Nintendo Canada confirmed delays in pre-orders.

Nintendo enthusiasts and analysts fear the Switch 2 and its games may see further price hikes, compounding backlash over the console’s pricing since its announcement.

For more details, explore highlights from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.

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