[News] Trump’s 20% Tariff Threat on Vietnam Goods May Push Switch 2 Prices Higher Amid Supply Shortage

According to MoneyDJ, citing PCMag, U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy could further drive up the price of Nintendo’s next-generation console, the Switch 2. The console has been sold out at many U.S. retailers since launch, with some gamers paying up to $849 on the resale market. It currently retails for $450—well above the $300 price of its predecessor, as noted by PCMag.

Vietnam Tariff Hike May Impact Switch 2 Pricing

Regarding the potential price increase, Nikkei states that Nintendo’s earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is based on the assumption that U.S. tariffs on imports from manufacturing countries—such as Vietnam and Cambodia—will remain at 10%. However, as Nikkei notes, Trump has announced a new agreement with Vietnam setting tariffs at 20% on Vietnamese goods.

Bloomberg points out that approximately one-third of all Switch 2 units are assembled in Vietnam, highlighting the potential impact of these changes on Nintendo’s supply chain.

Barron’s adds that Nintendo—which manufactures its U.S. Switch 2 supply in Vietnam—could be significantly affected by the new tariff policy. The outlet notes that the import duties are likely to affect both the company and its customers. Nintendo is currently assessing the situation and evaluating the potential consequences of the tariffs, according to Barron’s.

As Tom’s Hardware notes, if the 20% rate is implemented, the price of the Switch 2 could rise from $450 to $500.

Meanwhile, Nikkei reports that Nintendo is targeting sales of 15 million units between the Switch 2’s launch on June 5 and the end of fiscal 2025—matching the original Switch’s performance over a similar 10-month period. However, analysts cited by Nikkei consider this target conservative, as Switch 2 sold 3.5 million units globally within its first four days—double the original Switch’s launch figures.

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