Overview

• Framework has paused US sales of its lower-end Laptop 13 models due to a new 10% tariff on Taiwanese imports, which would force the company to sell at a loss.
• Razer has removed direct purchase options for its Blade 16 and Blade 18 laptops on its US website, replacing them with 'Notify Me' buttons, likely in response to tariff-induced cost pressures.
• Framework also delayed US pre-orders for its new Laptop 12, initially scheduled for April 9, citing ongoing evaluation of tariff impacts.
• The tariffs, part of President Trump's broader trade policies, have introduced significant pricing and supply chain challenges for companies reliant on international manufacturing hubs like Taiwan and China.
• Industry-wide disruptions are anticipated, with companies like Nintendo and Micron also adjusting US sales strategies, signaling broader implications for consumer electronics pricing and availability.