Razer Gaming Laptop Removed Due to Trump's PC Hardware Tariffs

The import tariffs introduced by U.S. President Trump are once again casting a shadow over American gamers, this time hitting Razer’s Blade 16 gaming laptop particularly hard.

Tariffs essentially act as taxes levied on imported goods. Although companies in the supply chain occasionally absorb these costs themselves, it’s far more common for these expenses to be passed on to end consumers. Unfortunately for the gaming community, this trend is likely to inflate prices for technology and gaming products.

As noted by The Verge, the Blade 16, which had been available for purchase in the U.S. as recently as April 1, has vanished from the website’s ordering options altogether. Meanwhile, European gamers can still order the latest gaming laptop—if it’s in stock, that is—but the U.S. site offers only a “Notify Me” button for updates, without listing any prices. Clicking the Buy Now button redirects users to a 404 error page.

Razer isn’t the only brand affected. Companies like Micron, a major memory manufacturer, have expressed concerns about additional charges due to tariffs targeting China and Taiwan, regions renowned for producing many PC components. Consequently, other brands such as Framework have temporarily halted some U.S. sales.

Last week, the pre-order announcement for the Nintendo Switch 2, originally scheduled for today, April 9, was scrapped in the U.S. following the introduction of Trump's tariffs, which caused financial markets to fluctuate. Within days, the ripple effect extended into Canada, with Nintendo confirming delays in pre-orders there as well.

Industry insiders and analysts now fear that Nintendo might increase the price of both the Switch 2 and its accompanying games, compounding customer dissatisfaction following the console’s unveiling.

For more insights, explore everything unveiled during the recent Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.