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

The import tariffs reinstated by former U.S. President Donald Trump are once again creating ripple effects across the gaming industry, with Razer's latest flagship laptop, the Blade 16, now caught in the crossfire.

Import tariffs act as taxes on goods brought into the country, and while companies can absorb the cost, it's often passed down to consumers—leading to higher prices on tech and gaming products. In some cases, like with Razer, the impact goes beyond pricing. As first reported by The Verge, the Blade 16 was briefly available for purchase on Razer’s U.S. website as of April 1, but has since been quietly removed without notice.

Now, U.S. customers looking to buy the new gaming laptop are met with a "Notify Me" option instead of a buy button. No pricing information is displayed, and attempts to access the purchase page lead directly to a 404 error—indicating the product has been fully pulled from active sale.

Meanwhile, European buyers can still order the Blade 16, though availability remains limited—especially in regions like the UK where stock is currently out. This regional discrepancy highlights how global trade policies are disrupting product rollouts in unpredictable ways.

Razer isn’t alone in this pause. The broader tariffs targeting China and Taiwan—key manufacturing hubs for PC components—are expected to impact multiple tech firms. Micron, a major memory producer, has already warned of potential surcharges due to increased costs. Similarly, Framework, known for its modular laptops, has officially "temporarily paused" certain U.S. sales in response to the shifting market.

The fallout extends beyond hardware makers. Recently, Nintendo removed the pre-order date for the upcoming Switch 2—which was set for April 9 in the U.S.—shortly after financial markets reacted negatively to the renewed tariff measures. The disruption quickly crossed borders, with Nintendo Canada confirming that pre-orders there would also be delayed.

With production costs on the rise and supply chain uncertainty growing, industry observers and fans alike fear Nintendo may be forced to increase the Switch 2’s already-controversial $450 price tag. Consumer backlash has already emerged following the console’s reveal, and any further price hikes could intensify the criticism.

For more details on the Switch 2 announcement, check out everything revealed during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.