Acer to Raise U.S. Laptop Prices 10% Following Trump’s Tariffs

The price hike, effective March 2025, reflects new import taxes on Chinese-made goods, with other manufacturers likely to follow.

Acer is the first major PC manufacturer to announce a 10% price increase on U.S. laptops due to the Trump administration's new 10% tariff on Chinese imports.
The tariff impacts approximately 80% of laptops sold in the U.S., with the Consumer Technology Association estimating a potential $143 billion cost to American consumers.
While Acer plans to implement the price hike starting in March, existing inventory imported before February 2025 remains unaffected.
Acer is exploring relocating manufacturing outside of China, including potential U.S. production, though such moves face logistical challenges and high costs.
Other manufacturers like Dell, HP, and Apple have not yet confirmed similar price increases, but analysts predict broader industry adjustments are likely.