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Dell and Lenovo, along with an increasing number of other technology companies, have decided to suspend shipments of laptops and related products to the US due to the impact of new tariffs. Earlier this week, Razer also ceased sales of its laptops in the region, which included the newly launched Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18 featuring NVIDIA’s latest RTX 50-series GPUs. Even models that were previously available, such as the Razer Blade 14, are now out of stock.

In addition, Razer announced a new laptop stand but failed to provide purchasing options, indicating that shipments for this item might also be halted. This series of halts reflects how these tariffs are affecting technology companies’ operations and consequently limiting consumer options in the market. Reports suggest that other manufacturers like HP and a brand called Double A are also pausing shipments to the US.

Meanwhile, semiconductor company Micron has opted for a different approach by raising prices on its memory products, including SSDs and RAM modules, rather than halting shipments entirely. This price increase is similar to actions taken by some retailers regarding graphics processing units (GPUs). Furthermore, some Chinese sellers on platforms like Amazon are facing price hikes or considering exiting the US market.

As tech companies grapple with these changes, analysts predict a significant revenue drop for the industry in April, particularly affecting segments like smartphones, networking equipment, and laptops. The broader repercussions of the tariffs are evident as well; for instance, Nintendo recently delayed pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 console in the US and Canada, although it remains on schedule for a June 5 launch, with potential price increases on the horizon.

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