Laptop shipments to the US suspended due to tariffs
Global laptop manufacturers HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus have suspended shipments of their products to the US for at least two weeks. The reason is a sharp increase in customs tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration amid escalating trade tensions with China and its Asia-Pacific partners.
The decision to suspend shipments primarily concerns devices manufactured or assembled in Taiwan, which supplies a significant share of laptops for the American market. According to analysts, the new tariffs significantly raise the retail price of devices, making them less accessible to consumers.
Manufacturers note that under current conditions, it is impossible to forecast stable demand, and therefore, to shape a reasonable pricing policy. The suspension is intended to give companies time to reassess logistics, sales strategies, and possible compensatory measures.
Earlier, Nintendo took a similar step by delaying pre-orders for its new Switch 2 console, also citing the impact of rising tariffs.
If current conditions persist, a laptop shortage may become a reality in the US as early as May, with retail prices expected to rise by 20–30% in the coming weeks.
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