Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders on US tariff concerns; shares decline
Investing.com-- Nintendo (TYO:7974) shares fell sharply on Monday following the company’s announcement to postpone U.S. preorders for its upcoming Switch (NYSE:SWCH) 2 console due to uncertainties surrounding newly imposed U.S. tariffs.
"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions," the gaming giant said in a statement.
The recent tariffs, introduced by President Donald Trump, include a blanket 10% duty on all imports and higher targeted levies on electronics from key trading partners, such as a 24% tariff on Japanese goods.
Additionally, products manufactured in Vietnam, where Nintendo shifted some production to mitigate earlier tariffs on Chinese goods, now face a 46% tariff.
Tokyo-listed shares of the company fell as much as 10% on Monday to their lowest level since mid-Jan and were trading 6.5% lower as of 05:17 GMT.
Despite this setback, the official launch date for the Switch 2 remains set for June 5, 2025.
