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CPU and GPU Prices Could Double Due to Possible Tariffs
The U.S. administration is considering implementing tariffs on imported electronic products based on the value of the chips (CPU and GPU) inside those devices. The goal is to encourage manufacturing to return to the country instead of depending on foreign producers, especially those in Asia. The problem is that this…
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Trump Threatens High Tariffs on Chip Makers That Avoid U.S. Production
Trump plans to reward chip makers who invest in the United States by imposing significant tariffs on those who choose to stay out. President Donald Trump is evaluating the scope of the new tariffs and which companies will be affected, with the goal of boosting production in the U.S. This…
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ASUS Shifts 90% of Production Out of China Amid Tariff Pressures
ASUS announced during its Q2 2025 earnings conference that it has shifted more than 90% of its PC and motherboard production out of China to Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Trade Tensions And Tariffs Force Changes This strategic decision is a response to growing trade tensions…
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Sony Shifts Part of PS5 Production Out of China to Avoid U.S. Tariffs
Sony has taken concrete steps to limit the impact of U.S. tariffs in an effort to keep the price of the PS5 stable. One of the most significant actions is the transfer of part of its production outside of China. The confirmation came from Lin Tao, Sony’s CFO, during the…
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Donald Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Japan and South Korea, Affecting Video Games
U.S. President Donald Trump has remained firm in his stance and announced a 25% tariff on products imported from Japan and South Korea, two of the United States’ key trade partners. He sent letters to the leaders of both countries to inform them about the new tariff. The tariffs will…
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Trump Threatens Apple with 25% Tariff on iPhones Unless Production Moves to the US
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, continues to use tariffs as a bargaining tool. After having a tough time in the trade war with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump is now targeting a single company: Apple. The latest threat from Trump is the possibility of imposing a 25%…
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United States and China Temporarily Reduce Tariffs by 115%
The ongoing tariff dispute between the two global superpowers, the United States and China, appears to have reached a temporary pause. The two countries have agreed to suspend the high tariffs that have fueled this trade war for at least 90 days. This move has provided a brief relief, allowing…
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Apple Expects $900 Million Impact on Costs in the Quarter Due to U.S. Tariffs
During a conference call about the second-quarter financial results, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, shared new details about the effects of U.S. tariffs. According to the company’s estimates, the current global tariff policies will cost Apple at least $900 million in this quarter, unless there are further changes or new tariffs…
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Samsung Plans Huge Investment in U.S. Manufacturing
The controversy over tariffs imposed by the United States is still ongoing, although it has been temporarily paused. According to the current President of the United States, Donald Trump, Samsung will soon announce a massive investment to build factories and manufacturing plants on U.S. soil. Trump described this investment as…
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AMD Announces Major Losses Due to US Export Restrictions to China
AMD, the American semiconductor company, has revealed that it will face significant financial losses because of US restrictions on exports to China. The company estimates a loss of $800 million related to its MI308 chips, which is about half of its net profit for 2024. This loss represents 50% of…
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Trump Temporarily Removes New Tariffs on Mobile Phones, Monitors, and Some Electronics
After the controversy caused by the new tariffs on imported products to the United States, President Trump has decided to provide some temporary relief to consumers and tech companies. On Friday night, he announced that several electronic products would be exempt from these new tariffs. Products Affected by the Tariffs…
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Tariffs Are a Nightmare for the Industry, But Game Prices Should Stay Safe from Changes
A new article from GamesIndustry.biz discusses how the introduction of tariffs by U.S. President Trump’s administration is creating big problems for the video game industry. The tariffs are seen as a major headache for the industry, but digital game prices might stay safe from any changes. With the 90-day suspension…
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Nintendo Is Stocking Up Switch 2 Units in the U.S. Despite Trump Tariff Concerns
Even though there’s a 90-day pause on new tariffs by Donald Trump, which was decided after market drops and pressure from big U.S. companies, Nintendo isn’t taking any chances. According to Bloomberg, the company has already shipped over 750,000 units of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 from Vietnam to the…
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Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days, Except for China, Which Faces Increased Fees
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs, but there’s an important exception: China. In fact, the tariffs on China have been increased up to 125%, effective immediately. Trump stated that this decision is due to the disrespect China has shown towards the United States. Through a post…
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Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect More Than Just Nintendo Switch 2, ESA Says
The recent tariffs announced by President Trump won’t just affect the Nintendo Switch 2. They are expected to have a serious impact on the entire video game market. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) expressed great concern about this situation. According to ESA’s spokesperson (thanks IGN), Aubrey Quinn, “We really are,…
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