United States President Donald Trump's bevy of tariffs issued against other countries around the world are now reportedly set to exclude certain types of electronics, including smartphones. The first few months of Donald Trump's second term as U.S. president have been a hectic time across multiple industries, with the newly-enacted commander-in-chief making sweeping changes. President Trump's new suite of tariffs have been one of the biggest early stories, with the tariffs hitting everything from groceries to electronics. Now, however, one particular sector may be spared from the raised prices.
The gaming industry has seen plenty of concern from both fans and developers about the impact of tariffs on both consoles and new software. Nintendo announced that, with the impending launch of its next console, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 would be delayed in the U.S. to assess the impact of the tariffs. The array of markups on foreign products has incited worries about potential increases for other consoles as well, including particular concern about the price point of the PS5 Pro. A recent report now reveals that certain products will be exempted from the new tariffs.
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