Razer Gaming Laptop Pulled Due to Trump's Tariffs on PC Hardware

The import tariffs introduced by U.S. President Trump are once again affecting American gamers, this time targeting Razer's Blade 16 gaming laptop. These tariffs essentially impose taxes on imported goods, and while businesses in the supply chain may absorb the costs, it's far more common for these expenses to be passed on to consumers. Unfortunately for gamers, this trend is likely to lead to increased prices for tech and gaming products.

In a recent development, some products have been temporarily withdrawn from the market. As noted by The Verge, although the Blade 16 was listed for sale in the U.S. as recently as April 1, the option to purchase the laptop has vanished from the website entirely.

While European gamers can currently order the latest gaming laptop (assuming availability), the U.S. site offers only a "Notify Me" button for potential buyers, with no pricing information displayed. The "Buy Now" page redirects to a 404 error page.

Razer isn’t alone in halting sales due to market uncertainty. The tariffs on China and Taiwan—major producers of PC components—are expected to impact U.S. consumers. Companies like Micron, a memory manufacturer, have already warned of additional charges. Similarly, PC maker Framework has temporarily suspended some U.S. sales.

Last week, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date—initially scheduled for April 9—was removed in the U.S. due to Trump's import tariffs, which caused financial disruptions. The issue soon crossed the border, with Nintendo Canada also confirming delays in pre-orders.

Nintendo enthusiasts and industry experts now fear that the company may increase the price of the Switch 2 and its games further, especially given backlash over its initial pricing following the console's announcement.

For more details, check out the announcements made during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct event.