Major Tech and Auto Brands Halt U.S. Shipments Amid Tariff Surge

Leading tech and auto manufacturers have suspended shipments to the U.S. following a sharp increase in import tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump.

The new duties affect products from China, Taiwan, and other regions — including electronics and vehicles. HP, Dell, Acer, Asus, and Lenovo have notified partners of a two-week freeze on laptop shipments from Taiwan to the U.S., citing potential revenue losses and reduced demand due to rising costs. Framework also confirmed it could no longer sell certain devices without taking a loss under the new rules.

Razer quietly halted online laptop sales in the U.S., disabling pre-orders for devices including the Blade 16. While no official statement was made, the timing strongly suggests the move is tied to the tariff hike.

Nintendo appears to be taking a similar approach. The company postponed pre-orders for the upcoming Switch 2 in the U.S. and Canada, shifting its focus to other markets. Sales outside North America will begin on April 9, with the full launch set for June 5.

The auto sector is also feeling the impact. German automaker Audi has suspended deliveries of vehicles arriving in the U.S. after April 2. According to Reuters and the Financial Times, Audi is especially affected due to its supply chain — one of its top-selling models, the Q5, is assembled in Mexico with parts sourced from Europe.

FT reports that port warehouses in the U.S. are already overcrowded, with rising storage costs forcing automakers to pause dealer deliveries and reroute vehicles to temporary facilities. So far, there’s been no breakthrough on revised trade terms or relief measures from Washington.