Trump tariffs hit Nintendo! Gamers across America are fuming after Switch 2 significant announcement
In an unexpected move, Nintendo announced on Friday that pre-orders for its highly anticipated new console, the Nintendo Switch 2, will not begin as planned in the United States on April 9, 2025. The company cited recent global tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump as the reason for the delay, explaining that it needed to assess the potential impact of these measures on the gaming industry and the broader market. Despite the change in pre-order plans, Nintendo assured consumers that the console's June release date remains unchanged.The tariffs, which the Trump administration unveiled on "Liberation Day," impose substantial taxes on imports from countries including Japan, Vietnam, and China. Japan, where Nintendo's headquarters are located, faces a 24% tariff, while Vietnam, a key production site for the gaming giant, is subject to a 46% "reciprocal" tariff. The new measures also hit […]
