Nintendo Switch 2 Expected to Face 145% US Tariffs, Says Key Supplier

A major supplier for Nintendo and Apple has warned that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console will likely be subject to a 145% US tariff on goods imported from China. This assessment, as seen by Nikkei Asia, contradicts earlier reports suggesting that tech products like PCs and smartphones might be exempt from the additional tax. The reason behind this is the recent confirmation by US President Trump that Chinese-made electronics will not be exempt, but rather reassigned to a different tariff category. As a result, hardware manufactured in China, including Sony's PlayStation 5 and PC technology from Apple, HP, Dell, Lenovo, and others, will likely still be affected. To mitigate this, key tech suppliers are swiftly relocating production outside of China, a trend that started after the Trump administration took office. Currently, the majority of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are still produced in China. The situation is rapidly evolving and may be subject to change. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US were postponed from April 9 to May 8 due to the uncertainty surrounding the tariffs, although the console's launch date remains unchanged at June 5. The impact of tariffs on the gaming industry, particularly on digital games, is a topic of ongoing discussion. Prior to the tariff controversy, analysts weighed in on the high pricing of the Switch 2, citing factors such as inflation as potential contributing factors.