Worst-Case Tariff Scenario Could Hike Game Console Prices By Over 69 Percent

Worst-Case Tariff Scenario Could Hike Game Console Prices By Over 69 Percent

President Trump hit a 90-day pause on a whole raft of “reciprocal” tariffs aimed at U.S. trading partners around the world. While many seem skeptical that the heavily criticized and widely unpopular import taxes could come back, what if Trump decided to do just that? A new report models what would happen under that…Read more...

From PlayStation 5 to Xbox Series X – Trump's new trade policy threatens the gaming market with drastic price increases.

US trade organization warns video game consoles could cost US players 69% more under current Trump tariff proposals

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has updated a January 2025 report estimating the cost of importing tech goods to the US could rise anywhere between 24% to 69.4%, with the latter figure expected for video game consoles if the Trump administration's tariffs progress as planned.