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Razer has temporarily stopped selling its laptops directly to U.S. customers, and the reason seems pretty clear: tariffs. With new import taxes on electronics from China and Taiwan taking effect, the gaming hardware company quietly replaced the “buy now” buttons on its U.S. website with “notify me” notices for models like the Blade 16. This move appears to be a strategic response to avoid the cost and complexity that come with the latest round of trade restrictions, as reported by PCMag.
Razer isn’t alone. Framework, the company behind repairable, modular laptops, has also pulled some of its base models from the U.S. market due to the financial pressure these tariffs are expected to create. The company cited the new tax policy directly as the reason for halting sales, according to another report from PCMag.
The tariffs, which officially went into effect today, are part of a broader push to reassert economic pressure on imports from regions the U.S. government sees as strategic trade rivals. The result? Expect higher prices on a range of electronics—including laptops, monitors, and gaming consoles—as Wired explains.
For gamers, creators, and anyone eyeing a tech upgrade, this could mean waiting longer or paying more. And for companies like Razer and Framework, it’s a reminder that global supply chains can be just as fragile as the devices they deliver.