Razer pauses direct laptop sales in the US as new tariffs loom
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Summary
Razer has removed its laptops from sale in the US, according to a report in The Verge.
While the company was unwilling to comment on the likely impact of incoming Trump administration tariffs on its prices, it has blocked sales of laptops including its Blade 16 model.
The Blade 16 configurator was still accessible on 2 April, according to the Internet Archive, but takes visitors to a 404 error page following the announcement of the new tariffs.
Other tech firms including Framework and Micron have also been affected by the announcement, which imposes tariffs on components used to make laptops and other goods.
The Trump administration says the tariffs will protect US jobs and cut its trade deficit, but critics argue that they will raise prices for consumers and dismay US manufacturers who rely on imported parts.