Temporary Reduction in Tariffs to Expedite Switch 2 Preorders in North America – News

Let’s hope they don’t change the deal again.

The hefty tariffs that have been holding up preorders for the Switch 2 in the U.S. and Canada are getting a temporary reduction.

In an announcement on an official social media account today, it was revealed that the tariffs, which were set at a staggering 46% on imports from Vietnam (where Nintendo began producing hardware in the late 2010s), and roughly 25% on imports from Japan (where the game cards for the Switch are made), are being temporarily lowered to 10%. This reduction will last for 90 days, extending past the launch of the Switch 2. However, it’s worth noting that any shipments arriving in the U.S. after the launch might still face the steeper tariffs unless further negotiations happen.

Additionally, the statement mentioned that China, which used to be a major hub for Nintendo hardware production, will be hit with a severe 125% import tariff. This is in response to China’s imposing a 104% tariff on U.S. imports. Mexico, which had previously been spared from these tariffs and is where Switch game card cases for North America are produced, might also have to comply with the same 10% tariff during this period.