U.S. Tech Firms Halt Laptop Sales Amid Trump Tariff Surge

American PC makers Framework and Razer have temporarily pulled several laptop models from the U.S. market, citing new import tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump.

Framework announced on April 8 via X (formerly Twitter) that it would suspend sales of select Framework Laptop 13 models featuring Intel Ultra 5 125H and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U chips in the U.S. due to new tariffs taking effect on April 5.

“These models will be temporarily removed from our U.S. website,” the company stated. “We’ll provide updates as the situation evolves.”

Framework explained that its laptops are manufactured in Taiwan and are now subject to a 10% import tariff, which will rise to 32% as of April 9 under the new trade rules.

In addition to the Framework 13, the San Francisco-based company is considering pausing U.S. sales of other models, including its newest Framework Laptop 12. If no alternatives are found, Framework may have to adjust its pricing structure.

Founded in 2020 by Nirav Patel—former head of hardware at Oculus before its acquisition by Meta—Framework has raised tens of millions in venture capital and recently expanded into broader consumer electronics beyond modular laptops.

Razer, another U.S. tech firm known for gaming hardware, has also pulled some of its flagship laptops from the U.S. website. Models like the Razer Blade 14, Blade 16, and Blade 18, as well as the handheld Razer Edge, are no longer listed for sale—only accessories and chassis remain available.

Razer did not comment, but tech site PCWorld suggests the move could be a strategic delay in response to the new tariff structure. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Razer manufactures most of its products in China—now subject to tariffs as high as 104% following recent U.S.-China escalations.

Meanwhile, chipmaker Micron notified U.S. customers on April 8 that it would begin adding surcharges starting April 9 due to increased tariff costs. The company had previously said in a March 21 statement that it intended to pass those costs on to customers in affected regions.

Speaking to Reuters, the CEO of an Asia-based NAND module maker echoed Micron’s approach: “If they don’t want to pay the new tariff, we can’t ship. No company is going to absorb that kind of financial hit.”

Apple, which manufactures most of its devices in China and India, is reportedly taking a different route—stockpiling products to buffer against new tariffs. According to The Times of India, five cargo flights filled with iPhones and other Apple products arrived in the U.S. during the last three days of March.

Analysts warn that Apple may eventually pass the cost burden onto consumers. Research from Rosenblatt Securities projects the base-model iPhone 16 could rise from $799 to $1,142—a 43% jump. The high-end iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB could climb by $700, reaching $2,300.

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