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Framework Halts U.S. Sales of Low-Cost Laptops Due to New Tariffs

The company cites a 10% tariff on Taiwanese imports as the reason for pulling its most affordable models from the U.S. market, reflecting broader industry challenges.

FILE: A container ship sits idle in San Francisco Bay outside the Port of Oakland on March 26, 2021.
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Overview

  • Framework has temporarily removed the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U configurations of its Framework Laptop 13 from its U.S. online store.
  • The decision follows the Trump administration’s implementation of a 10% tariff on Taiwanese imports, which took effect on April 5, 2025.
  • Framework stated that the tariffs have made it unprofitable to sell its lowest-priced models in the U.S., though these configurations remain available internationally.
  • Nintendo has also paused U.S. pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 console, highlighting the wider economic impact of the tariff policy on consumer electronics.
  • The tariffs are forcing companies across various industries, including gaming and board games, to reassess pricing and market strategies in the U.S.