U.S. tariffs implemented by President Trump are impacting American gamers yet again, with Razer's Blade 16 gaming laptop now affected.
Tariffs function as taxes on the cost of imported goods. While companies throughout the supply chain could absorb these expenses, the added costs are usually passed on to the consumer. For the gaming community, this likely means higher prices for technology and gaming products.
However, some items are now being temporarily removed from the market. As reported by The Verge, while the Blade 16 was available for purchase in the U.S. as of April 1, the option to order the laptop has now been completely removed from the company's website.
While European gamers can currently order the brand-new gaming laptop (provided it's in stock—it's currently unavailable in the UK), the U.S. site only allows potential customers to click the "Notify Me" button for updates, with no pricing information available. The Buy Now page directs you to a 404 error.
Razer isn't the only company discreetly pulling sales information until market conditions stabilize. Tariffs targeting China and Taiwan—key manufacturing hubs for PC components—will also affect U.S. consumers, as firms like memory maker Micron have warned about potential price increases. PC manufacturer Framework has completely "temporarily paused" some U.S. sales.
Last week, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date—originally set for today, April 9—was pulled in the United States after President Trump's import tariffs caused financial market turmoil. The issue quickly crossed borders, with Nintendo Canada also confirming pre-order delays.
Nintendo fans and industry analysts are now worried that Nintendo may further increase the price of the Switch 2 and its games, especially after facing criticism over the console's initial pricing following its announcement.
For further details, explore everything announced during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.
