Gamers dying to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 weren't happy to hear the console will cost $449.99 in the US instead of the rumored $399.99 price tag that appeared in most leaks. This was before Trump announced new tariffs for every country and territory on Earth. At the time, we wondered whether the Nintendo Switch 2 price already factored in the expected tariffs on China. This was in early April when China faced extra tariffs of only 34%. A week later, those tariffs went up to 145%. As speculation about price increases mounted, Nintendo decided to postpone the Switch 2 preorder date for the US and Canada. Again, this was before Trump hiked China-related tariffs to 145%. Fast-forward to Friday and Trump announced a 90-day pause on the new tariffs for most countries — but not China. The administration may have also exempted some products from extra taxes on imports, including goods made in China. The list included smartphones, computers, and other products, but not consoles like the Switch 2. By Sunday, we learned that those exemptions were only temporary. They'll be valid for one or two months, with more clarifications to come this week. Some exceptions might be made, though it's unclear what products might avoid extra fees at the border. Again, it's unclear what happens to video game systems like the Switch 2, but a report from Asia says Nintendo will still face the 145% import fees. Continue reading... The post Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly still faces 145% tariffs appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals T-Mobile launched an unreal deal on the new Google Pixel 9a Today’s deals: $4 iPhone chargers, $20 waterproof speaker, $50 WiFi 6 router, $510 smart toilet, more Today’s deals: $40 camera drone, $175 Samsung Galaxy A16, $26 mattress pillow top, $30 WYZE Cam Pan v3, more Best Apple Watch deals for April 2025