Trump's tariffs send shockwaves through the video game industry

Trump's tariffs send shockwaves through the video game industry

The video game sector must brace for impact following the announcement of Trump's new tariffs earlier this week. According to Aubrey Quinn, senior vice president of the ESA, these tariffs will significantly disrupt game development, as well as hardware and software production.Read Entire Article

ESA Says Tariffs Will Have A "Detrimental Impact" On Entire Gaming Industry, Not Just Nintendo

ESA spokesperson Aubrey Quinn told IGN to expect a "real impact regardless of company."

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has warned that the tariffs recently announced by President Trump will have a real and negative impact on the video game industry. The organization expressed concern about the effect on console prices, the reduction of jobs, and the brake on technology development. Aubrey Quinn, ESA spokesperson, explained that the gaming ecosystem is highly dependent on international supply chains. “It is difficult t…

ESA Responds to Trump Tariffs: ‘If We Think It’s Just the Switch 2, Then We Aren’t Taking it Seriously’

The trade association urges consumers concerned about tariffs to reach out to their elected representatives.

US President Trump has again imposed tariffs and could harm the video game industry. Console production will also be affected. more

NewsGaming.net Trump's taxes could have a serious impact on the entire video game industry according to ESA The emerging economic war between the United States and China is beginning to intensify. Donald Trump seems determined to put into practice customs taxes on several types of products, including technological products. That is to say, it affects video game, not just for the American consumer.