Trump's Tariffs Impact PC Hardware: Razer Laptop Removed from Sale

The import tariffs reintroduced by former U.S. President Donald Trump are once again sending ripples through the gaming community—this time impacting Razer’s high-performance Blade 16 gaming laptop. These tariffs, essentially taxes on imported goods, often result in increased costs for consumers, especially in tech-heavy markets where production is largely outsourced.

While some companies choose to absorb these additional costs, many—including prominent tech brands—are forced to pass them on to customers. This has led not only to rising product prices but also to unexpected disappearances of certain items from online storefronts. As reported by The Verge, the Razer Blade 16 was briefly available for purchase in the U.S. as recently as April 1—but it's now completely gone from the site, with no indication of when—or if—it will return.

European gamers, meanwhile, can still order the Blade 16 (assuming stock is available), but U.S. shoppers are met only with a “Notify Me” button and no listed pricing. Attempts to access the Buy Now page lead directly to a 404 error, signaling a full removal rather than a temporary outage.

Razer isn’t alone in pulling back from U.S. listings amid tariff uncertainty. Companies like Framework have already announced that they're temporarily pausing some U.S. sales entirely due to the new trade barriers with China and Taiwan—regions central to global PC component manufacturing. Memory giant Micron has also warned of potential price surges, hinting at broader industry impacts.

This issue isn't confined to laptops either. Nintendo recently removed its Switch 2 pre-order date in the U.S., originally set for April 9, after financial markets reacted sharply to the renewed tariffs. Shortly thereafter, Nintendo Canada followed suit, delaying pre-orders north of the border as well.

With this backdrop, concerns are growing among fans and analysts alike that Nintendo may raise the base price of the Switch 2—and potentially its software lineup—to offset new cost pressures. This comes even as the company faces criticism over what many see as an already steep asking price following the console’s initial reveal.

For more updates on this developing story and all things Nintendo Switch 2, check out everything revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct presentation.

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