Razer laptops have become casualties of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, joining the growing list of affected products. Following Nintendo’s decision to halt Switch 2 pre-orders, The Verge revealed that Razer has also paused direct sales of devices like the Blade 16 gaming laptop in the US.
The Blade 16’s product page, which previously featured a pre-order link, now only displays a «Notify me» button. Furthermore, the configurator page, where users could customize specifications such as graphics cards and processors, now leads to a 404 error. While the product is still available for pre-order in Europe and other regions, US customers are left with live order links for accessories like skins, docks, and cooling pads.
Although Razer has not explicitly attributed the pause to Trump’s tariffs, the connection is clear. These tariffs, set to take effect at 12:01AM ET, will have a significant impact on companies that manufacture products in or source components from countries like China and Taiwan. Tariffs act as taxes on imported goods, and businesses often pass on the increased costs to consumers. Economists estimate that consumers could face an additional $3,800 in expenses annually due to Trump’s policy, and this was before the announcement of additional tariffs on China, totaling a substantial 104 percent.
In addition to Razer, other companies are feeling the effects of these tariffs. Nintendo’s decision to pause US pre-orders for Switch 2, Framework’s decision to stop selling certain laptops in the US, and reports of memory chipmaker Micron planning to add surcharges to some products all indicate the widespread impact of these trade policies. As the official start of this significant tax increase approaches, dubbed «Liberation Day,» more companies are expected to make adjustments to cope with the financial implications.
This article was originally published on Engadget and can be found at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/razer-laptops-are-the-latest-trump-tariff-casualty-204844654.html?src=rss.
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