Tariff Reduction to Temporarily Ease Delay in Switch 2 Preorders in North America – Report

Let’s hope the terms stay as they are without any more surprises.

The steep tariffs that have been putting the brakes on the Switch 2 presales in both the U.S. and Canada are being temporarily eased.

Today, an official announcement on social media shared that the hefty 46% tariffs on imports from Vietnam—where Nintendo moved its hardware production in the late 2010s—along with the approximate 25% tariffs on imports from Japan, the place where Switch game cards are made, will drop to a more manageable 10% for the next 90 days. These adjusted rates will remain in effect through the Switch 2’s debut. However, once the launch window closes, future shipments into the U.S. might see those steeper rates return unless further negotiations take place.

Interestingly, the announcement also touched on other regions. China, which used to be the manufacturing hub for Nintendo hardware, will now face a massive 125% import tariff. This move appears to be in response to China’s own 104% tariffs on U.S. imports. Meanwhile, Mexico, which had sidestepped previous tariff waves and is a key player in producing game card cases for North America, might also find itself facing a 10% import tariff under the new policy.