Trump's Tariffs Disrupt PC Hardware Sales, Razer Blade 16 Pulled from U.S. Market

Import tariffs introduced by U.S. President Trump are hitting American gamers hard, with Razer's Blade 16 gaming laptop now affected.

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

Some products are even being temporarily removed from sale. As reported by The Verge, the Blade 16 was available for purchase in the U.S. as recently as April 1, but the option to order it has now vanished from the website.

While European gamers can still order the new gaming laptop (if it’s in stock, which it isn’t in the UK), the U.S. site only offers a "Notify Me" button for updates, with no pricing information provided. The Buy Now page leads to a 404 error page.

Razer isn’t the only company quietly pulling sales information amid market uncertainty. Tariffs targeting China and Taiwan, key hubs for PC component production, will also impact U.S. gamers, with companies like Micron, a memory manufacturer, announcing surcharges. PC maker Framework has "temporarily paused" some U.S. sales entirely.

Last week, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date, originally set for April 9, was removed in the U.S. after Trump’s tariffs triggered market turmoil. Days later, the issue reached Canada, with Nintendo Canada confirming delayed pre-orders.

Nintendo fans and analysts now worry that the Switch 2 and its games could see further price hikes, compounding backlash over pricing following the console’s reveal.

For more, explore everything revealed at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.

Will Nintendo Raise Switch 2 Prices Above $450 Due to Trump’s Tariffs?

YesNoIt depends (share your thoughts in the comments!)

AnswerSee Results