Razer Laptop Axed Over US-China Tariffs

U.S. gamers are feeling the ripple effects of President Trump's latest import tariffs, with Razer's Blade 16 gaming laptop becoming the latest casualty in this ongoing trade battle.

These tariffs function as taxes on imported goods, and while manufacturers could theoretically absorb these costs, most end up shifting the financial burden to consumers. Unfortunately for the gaming community, this economic policy directly impacts the affordability of tech products and gaming hardware.

The situation has escalated to the point where some products are disappearing from storefronts entirely. As The Verge recently reported, while Razer initially listed the Blade 16 for U.S. sale as recently as April 1st, the product page has mysteriously vanished from their American website.

While European gamers currently have access to the new laptop (availability permitting - it's currently out of stock in the UK), the U.S. site now only offers a "Notify Me" option with no pricing information whatsoever. Attempting to purchase directs users to a 404 error page.

This pattern extends beyond Razer. With tariffs affecting components manufactured in China and Taiwan, memory producer Micron has already warned about potential price hikes. PC manufacturer Framework has "temporarily suspended" certain U.S. sales entirely while they navigate this economic uncertainty.

The gaming industry has already shown signs of strain. Last week saw the removal of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order dates in the U.S. following market instability caused by these tariffs. The situation quickly spread north, with Nintendo Canada confirming pre-order delays as well.

Gamers and market analysts alike now worry Nintendo might respond to these economic pressures by further increasing the Switch 2's price point beyond the already controversial $450 mark. The timing couldn't be worse, coming on the heels of fan dissatisfaction with the console's initial pricing.

For additional coverage, check out our complete breakdown of announcements from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.