In a recent announcement, the Trump administration outlined extensive “reciprocal” tariffs aimed at various countries of the world. Most notably, these tariffs impose a 10% baseline on imports from numerous countries, with countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Taiwan facing even higher rates.

This decision raises concerns among PC gamers, particularly since Taiwan is home to TSMC, the major player in the global semiconductor market.

According to Trump, TSMC represents “one of the great companies of the world,” as he commended their investments in the U.S. However, while semiconductors are exempt from these tariffs, PC gamers may still feel an impact on pricing due to other goods imported into the country.

"They took all of our computer chips and semiconductors. We used to be the king, right? We had everything, we had all of it, now we have almost none of it." - Donald Trump

With tariffs targeting materials and products across multiple sectors, there remains uncertainty regarding how this will affect gaming hardware pricing.

TSMC’s strategic investments and production decisions are likely to be influenced by these tariffs, potentially shaping the future landscape of PC gaming at large.