In 2025, tariffs gained prominence as the Trump administration suddenly raised tariffs across over 70 countries. The goals include encouraging U.S.-based manufacturing to avoid tariffs, renegotiating trade agreements to prioritize American interests, and generating revenue to offset tax cuts.
The tech industry has been hit hard, particularly consumer electronics like PCs, laptops, GPUs, and gaming consoles. Many of these products are manufactured in China, where high tariffs have led to price hikes or supply shortages. Companies like Razer have even paused imports of new devices to the U.S., and pricing on the Legion Go S and MSI Claw have increased, highlighting the tariffs' challenges to businesses and consumers.
