Trump Tariffs End Razer Gaming Laptop

U.S. tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are once again affecting American gamers, this time targeting Razer's Blade 16 gaming laptop.

Import tariffs function as taxes on the cost of certain imported products. Although companies in the supply chain can sometimes absorb these expenses, the additional costs are typically passed on to customers. For gaming enthusiasts, this situation is particularly concerning as rising prices are expected to hit the technology and gaming sectors.

Some products are now being temporarily withdrawn from the market. According to The Verge, the Blade 16 was available for purchase in the U.S. as recently as April 1, but the option to order the laptop has since been removed from Razer's website.

While European gamers can currently order the new gaming laptop (assuming it's in stock—it’s unavailable in the UK), the U.S. website simply invites interested buyers to click the "Notify Me" button for updates, with no listed prices. Attempting to visit the Buy Now page leads to a 404 error.

Razer isn’t the only company quietly halting sales until market conditions stabilize. Tariffs targeting China and Taiwan—key manufacturing hubs for PC components—will also impact U.S. consumers, as companies such as memory maker Micron have cautioned about potential surcharges. PC manufacturer Framework has “temporarily paused” some of its U.S. sales entirely.

Last week, the pre-order date for the Nintendo Switch 2—previously set for April 9—was removed in the United States after President Trump’s tariff announcements caused financial market instability. Just days later, the issue reached Canada, with Nintendo Canada also confirming that pre-orders would be delayed.

Nintendo fans and industry analysts are now concerned that Nintendo might further increase the price of the Switch 2 and its games, even as the company faces criticism over its initial pricing following the console’s announcement.

For further updates, explore everything announced during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.

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