Trump tariffs disrupt Nintendo Switch 2 launch, sparks backlash from gamers online

Nintendo had planned a big moment for April 2, revealing its long-awaited Switch 2 console after eight years in development. The launch event in New York was full of excitement as new games like Kirby, Mario Kart, and Donkey Kong were announced alongside the video game console. But the celebration didn’t stay for long as US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Vietnam, where the Switch 2 is made. The tariff announcement put the console’s release plans and pricing in doubt, as per a report by The New York Times.