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Apple Expects $900 Million Impact on Costs in the Quarter Due to U.S. Tariffs
During a conference call about the second-quarter financial results, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, shared new details about the effects of U.S. tariffs. According to the company’s estimates, the current global tariff policies will cost Apple at least $900 million in this quarter, unless there are further changes or new tariffs…
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Samsung Plans Huge Investment in U.S. Manufacturing
The controversy over tariffs imposed by the United States is still ongoing, although it has been temporarily paused. According to the current President of the United States, Donald Trump, Samsung will soon announce a massive investment to build factories and manufacturing plants on U.S. soil. Trump described this investment as…
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AMD Announces Major Losses Due to US Export Restrictions to China
AMD, the American semiconductor company, has revealed that it will face significant financial losses because of US restrictions on exports to China. The company estimates a loss of $800 million related to its MI308 chips, which is about half of its net profit for 2024. This loss represents 50% of…
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Trump Temporarily Removes New Tariffs on Mobile Phones, Monitors, and Some Electronics
After the controversy caused by the new tariffs on imported products to the United States, President Trump has decided to provide some temporary relief to consumers and tech companies. On Friday night, he announced that several electronic products would be exempt from these new tariffs. Products Affected by the Tariffs…
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Tariffs Are a Nightmare for the Industry, But Game Prices Should Stay Safe from Changes
A new article from GamesIndustry.biz discusses how the introduction of tariffs by U.S. President Trump’s administration is creating big problems for the video game industry. The tariffs are seen as a major headache for the industry, but digital game prices might stay safe from any changes. With the 90-day suspension…
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Nintendo Is Stocking Up Switch 2 Units in the U.S. Despite Trump Tariff Concerns
Even though there’s a 90-day pause on new tariffs by Donald Trump, which was decided after market drops and pressure from big U.S. companies, Nintendo isn’t taking any chances. According to Bloomberg, the company has already shipped over 750,000 units of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 from Vietnam to the…
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Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days, Except for China, Which Faces Increased Fees
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs, but there’s an important exception: China. In fact, the tariffs on China have been increased up to 125%, effective immediately. Trump stated that this decision is due to the disrespect China has shown towards the United States. Through a post…
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Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect More Than Just Nintendo Switch 2, ESA Says
The recent tariffs announced by President Trump won’t just affect the Nintendo Switch 2. They are expected to have a serious impact on the entire video game market. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) expressed great concern about this situation. According to ESA’s spokesperson (thanks IGN), Aubrey Quinn, “We really are,…
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PC Prices in the United States Will Rise Up to 20% Due to Tariffs
Donald Trump administration’s initial actions regarding technology are now having a direct impact in the United States. The tariffs imposed by the government are leading to a price increase of up to 20% on PCs, with manufacturers of pre-assembled PCs facing the biggest impact. This is due to the higher…
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