Not just Switch 2: ESA warns Trump’s tariffs will hurt the entire game industry
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Summary
Nintendo’s decision to delay US preorders for its Switch 2 console has brought into focus the potential impact of President Trump’s proposed import tariffs on the gaming industry.
The proposed tariffs, which include a 46% tariff on Vietnam and a 54% tariff on China, where most console hardware is produced, are likely to drive up the cost of consoles for consumers.
The proposed tariffs could also impact the wider games industry, affecting revenue, employment and investment in research and development, according to Aubrey Quinn, Senior Vice President at the Entertainment Software Association.
“Even American-based companies are getting products that need to cross into American borders to make consoles and games,” Quinn warned.
