U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration continue to hit American gamers, now targeting Razer's premium Blade 16 gaming laptop.
These import duties function as taxes on foreign goods. While manufacturers could absorb these costs, consumers typically end up paying more—and gaming hardware often shoulders the brunt of price hikes.
Certain products are now being withheld from the market entirely. As The Verge reported, Razer's Blade 16 was available for U.S. orders until April 1st but has since vanished from their American online store.
While European customers can currently purchase the laptop (when stock permits—it's currently sold out in the UK), Razer's U.S. store only offers a "Notify Me" option without displaying any pricing. The purchase link now redirects to a 404 error page.
Razer isn't alone in this market adjustment. With tariffs affecting Chinese and Taiwanese manufacturing hubs—home to most PC component production—memory giant Micron has already warned about potential price increases. PC manufacturer Framework has temporarily halted select U.S. sales.
The ripple effects appeared last week when Nintendo removed U.S. pre-orders for its Switch 2 console—originally scheduled for April 9—as Trump's tariffs disrupted financial markets. Days later, Nintendo Canada confirmed delays for its pre-order program.
Gamers and industry analysts now worry that Nintendo may push the Switch 2's retail price beyond current expectations, compounding existing concerns about the console's affordability.
For the latest updates, check our complete breakdown of announcements from Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct event.
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