Trump’s Tariffs Hit Hard Tech Realities
- RetroTINK will temporarily suspend US shipments due to uncertainty about collecting tariffs starting May 2nd, according to Mike Chi.
- April 23rd is the last day for non-expedited orders, and April 28th is the last day for expedited orders for US-bound shipments.
- Investors are reacting to the worsening trade war, causing US stocks to tumble, which could affect the distribution network and availability of goods.
- Fangamer is delaying preorders of the Pizza Tower Collector’s Edition because of new tariffs making price estimation impossible.
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A retro hardware maker willing to pay Trump’s tariffs is suspending US shipments anyway
The RetroTINK-4K CE. | Image: RetroTINK RetroTINK, a company that sells hardware for playing retro consoles on modern screens, says it will be temporarily suspending US shipments — even though the company wants to pre-pay President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as reported by Time Extension. The company is suspending shipments “due to lack of guidance on how tariffs will be collected starting May 2nd,” RetroTINK’s Mike Chi says on Bluesky. “Without pr…
Trump’s tariff goals demystified - Washington Examiner
There’s a lot of confusion about President Donald Trump’s extensive tariffs. This is mainly due to the media’s ignorance of basic economics. The result has been largely hysterical headlines about $3,000 iPhones and drastic increases in clothing and grocery bills, as if the full tariff rates will be passed on entirely to consumers. Past experience shows the truth is more complex. Suppliers and manufacturers often swallow the tariffs, especially w…
Ives: It's 'Scariest Time' Ever Seen for Tech Investors
Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities managing director, discusses the state of the tech sector amid US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Ives says levies in their current form are "untenable." He also adds that a decoupling of US tech from the China market is not possible. "For the first time in 30 years, the US tech is ahead of China and what you're essentially doing with these tariffs, you're cutting the …
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