Razer Gaming Laptop Removed Due to Trump's PC Hardware Tariffs

U.S. gamers are once again feeling the ripple effects of import tariffs imposed by President Trump, this time hitting Razer's Blade 16 gaming laptop. Tariffs are taxes levied on imported goods, and while businesses might absorb these costs, they're typically passed on to consumers, driving up the prices of tech and gaming products.

In a move to navigate these turbulent waters, Razer has pulled the Blade 16 from sale in the U.S. As reported by The Verge, the laptop was available for purchase as recently as April 1, but now, U.S. customers can only sign up for notifications about future availability, with no prices currently listed. Attempting to buy the laptop leads to a 404 error page. Meanwhile, European gamers can still order the device, though availability varies by region.

Razer isn't the only company affected by these tariffs, which target imports from China and Taiwan, key manufacturing hubs for PC components. Memory manufacturer Micron has warned of potential surcharges, and PC company Framework has temporarily halted some U.S. sales.

The impact of these tariffs extends beyond Razer. Last week, the pre-order date for the Nintendo Switch 2, initially set for April 9, was removed in the U.S. due to the financial market's reaction to the tariffs. The ripple effect soon reached Canada, where Nintendo confirmed delays in pre-orders. This has sparked concerns among Nintendo fans and analysts that the price of the Switch 2 and its games might increase, especially following a backlash to the console's pricing after its reveal.

For more details on the latest from Nintendo, be sure to check out everything announced at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.