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Vietnamese goods are charged an extra 46%, Cambodian an extra 49%, and Chinese 34%.

Goods from Japan have a 24% tariff on them.

Nintendo Switch 2 design

Just announced: The U.S. will tariff products from Vietnam at a 46% rate.

Could heavily impact Switch 2 pricing, possibly globally.

https://t.co/6PFlJiXUrSNintendo shifted Switch 2 production from China to Vietnam/Cambodia to avoid tariffs.

Nintendo Switch 2 hardware

It could also just be that the Switch 2 was more expensive to make.

There are also lots ofupcoming Switch 2 gamesthat look way better than anything we saw on the Switch.

Probably for the best, as this will stop scalpers scooping them up.

Nintendo Switch 2 next to TV with controller grip and JoyCons hovering

For now, you’re free to still get yourNintendo Switch 2 pre-ordersin whatever country you reside in.

Nintendo Switch 2 in dock next to JoyCon controller grip and red backdrop

Holding the Nintendo Switch 2

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

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