We priced our laptops when tariffs on imports from Taiwan were 0%. At a 10% tariff, we would have to sell the lowest-end SKUs at a loss. Other consumer goods makers have performed the same calculations and taken the same actions, though most have not been open about it.May 24, 2025
Framework’s prediction seems prophetic now as Razer has seemingly joined it in pausing some (or all) of its U.S. business. Much of the rest of the PC market is expected to take similar actions soon. PC prices willrise up to 20%once pre-tariff U.S. inventory runs dry across the country; high-end system integratorPuget Systemsannounced its intention to maintain pricing until its inventory runs dry.Razer, a long-time fixture in the gaming laptop and RGB accessories scene, still sells some other desk and gaming accessories through its website and third-party sellers. Razer’sCanadian sitestill offers all previously available machines as well as Razer’s laptop customizer tool, and the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine offers a glimpse at the April 1 state of affairs on the Razer U.S. site.It’s unclear when Razer’s products will be available again for U.S. purchase, but the combination of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs has caused a great deal of uncertainty. Some companies may simply elect to press pause until things settle down.
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Sunny Grimm is a contributing writer for Tom’s Hardware. He has been building and breaking computers since 2017, serving as the resident youngster at Tom’s. From APUs to RGB, Sunny has a handle on all the latest tech news.
