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New Trump Tariffs Could Make Gaming Even More Expensive

United States President Donald Trump and his administration are reportedly considering a round of tariffs on semiconductors, which could drive up the costs of several products such as video game systems. In the past, video game systems would go down in price over time, as parts became cheaper. However, things have chan...

United States President Donald Trump and his administration are reportedly considering a round of tariffs on semiconductors, which could drive up the costs of several products such as video game systems. In the past, video game systems would go down in price over time, as parts became cheaper. However, things have changed over the current console generation, as video game companies have been forced to compete during a global chip shortage.

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