Razer Halts Laptop Sales After Trump Tariffs

Import tariffs enacted by former President Trump are once again affecting American gamers, with Razer's Blade 16 gaming laptop now caught in the crossfire.

Tariffs function as taxes on imported products. While companies along the supply chain can sometimes absorb these expenses, the additional costs are typically passed on to shoppers. For the gaming community, this situation likely means higher prices for technology and gaming hardware.

In some cases, products are being temporarily withdrawn from the market. As reported by The Verge, the Blade 16 was available for U.S. purchase as of April 1, but the order option has since been removed from Razer's site.

While European customers can currently order the new gaming laptop (subject to availability—it's out of stock in the UK), the U.S. website only displays a "Notify Me" option for updates, with no pricing information available. The Buy Now link redirects to a 404 error page.

Razer isn't the only company quietly suspending sales during this market uncertainty. Tariffs targeting China and Taiwan—key manufacturing hubs for PC components—will also impact U.S. consumers, as memory maker Micron has warned about potential price increases. PC manufacturer Framework has completely "temporarily paused" some U.S. sales.

Last week, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date—originally set for April 9—was pulled from U.S. retailers after Trump's import tariffs triggered market volatility. The issue soon spread to Canada, where Nintendo confirmed pre-orders would be delayed there as well.

Nintendo enthusiasts and industry analysts worry the company may further increase the Switch 2's price and that of its games, especially following criticism of the console's initial pricing announcement.

For additional details, explore everything announced during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.

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