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Concerns Rise Over High Costs of American-Made Gaming Laptops

Analysts warn that moving production of gaming laptops to the USA could lead to skyrocketing prices.

Razer Discontinues Pricing for New Blade Laptops Amidst Tariff Concerns

Razer has halted the pricing and pre-order information for its latest Blade laptops due to upcoming tariffs impacting technology costs.

Hardware

Framework Temporarily Halts US Laptop Sales Amid Trump's Tariff Changes

Framework announces a pause in US sales for some of its laptops due to the new 10% import tariff, stating the lowest-end models would be sold at a loss.

Business

Samsung's Profits Surge Due to Memory Chip Hoarding Amid Tariff Fears

Samsung reports significant profits from companies stockpiling memory chips in anticipation of rising tariffs.

Economy

US Tariffs Bring Trouble to Japan's Gaming Industry

A recent announcement of tariffs by the US will impact major Japanese gaming studios and publishers, disrupting an otherwise thriving market.

Gaming

Nintendo Postpones Switch 2 Pre-orders in the US Amid Tariff Concerns

Nintendo has announced a delay for Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States to evaluate the potential effects of tariffs on pricing.

Hardware

Trump's Tariffs Leave Semiconductors Unscathed, But PC Gamers May Still Bear the Cost

The recent decision by the Trump administration on tariffs offers a reprieve for semiconductors, but implications for PC gaming costs loom.

Graphics Cards

AMD Gains Graphics Market Share But Faces Industry Challenges Ahead

AMD has regained a portion of the graphics market share from Nvidia, but looming tariffs may disrupt the industry in 2025.

Gaming Industry

Japanese Firms Stockpile in Response to New Tariffs: Anticipating an Overflow of PS5 Units

In response to recent tech tariffs, Japanese companies are ramping up inventory in the U.S., including PS5s, before a potential price surge.

Hardware

Rising GPU Prices Likely Due to New Tariffs, CEOs Warn

Expect price hikes on GPUs as tariffs are enforced, according to CEOs from Best Buy and Target.

Hardware

Nvidia Sees $200 Billion Drop in Market Value Following Tariff Announcements

Nvidia's stock takes a significant hit as President Trump implements tariffs on foreign goods, leading to a $200 billion decrease in valuation.

Hardware

Acer to Increase U.S. PC Prices by 10% Following Trump's Tariffs

Acer's CEO confirms planned price adjustments due to new tariffs that will impact U.S. consumers.

News

Trump Considers Imposing High Tariffs on Computer Chips

President Trump is exploring the possibility of a 25% tariff on all imported computer chips, which could significantly impact the tech industry.

Hardware

TSMC Advances Plans for US Chip Factory to 2027 Amid Tariff Concerns

TSMC is rapidly moving forward its timeline to produce advanced 3nm chips in the United States, previously scheduled for 2028, to 2027 due to tariff fears impacting next-generation GPUs.

Gaming Industry

ASRock Responds to Tariff Impacts by Shifting Production Away from China

As tariffs loom, ASRock announces plans to change its graphics card manufacturing locations, indicating potential price increases for consumers.

Gaming Industry

Impact of Trump's Tariffs on the US Gaming Industry

The ESA criticizes proposed tariffs by the Trump administration, warning it could harm millions of Americans and the video game industry significantly.

Hardware

Trump's Tariff Threat: A Potential Price Surge for Nvidia's RTX 5090

Trump's proposition to impose up to 100% tariffs on chips from Taiwan could significantly raise prices for advanced graphics cards like the RTX 5090.

Gaming

Nintendo Addresses Tariff Worries Surrounding Switch 2 Pricing

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa reassures that the impact of US tariffs on the Switch 2's pricing will be minimal as the company evaluates the situation.