Background

President Donald Trump's tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada, and China have been in effect, but big tech companies have remained mostly silent despite the potential impact on their businesses.

The Verge has reached out to many companies in big tech and adjacent industries, and the vast majority of them declined to comment or didn’t reply at all. The ones that did reply usually gave generic statements.

Comments from Companies

Walmart spokesperson Rodrigo Santos Legaspi stated that the company will aggressively work to keep prices as low as possible for customers. Best Buy and Target CEOs have publicly stated that prices in their stores are about to go up.

Gigabyte spokesperson Angela Cheng mentioned that everyone will be increasing the price on the components of GPUs very soon. Acer said it would raise prices on its laptops in February.

Other companies, such as Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Sony, Canon USA, and DJI, have declined to comment or provided generic statements.

Potential Impact

The tariffs could have a significant impact on tech companies, particularly those that rely on imported goods from China, Mexico, and Canada. The prices of products such as laptops, GPUs, and other electronic devices may increase as a result of the tariffs.

The situation is still evolving, and the nature of the tariffs could change at any moment. The Trump administration has announced a one-month exemption on the automotive tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico.

The real lasting effects of these tariffs on tech companies will likely be seen in their next major product launches. It is uncertain whether the prices of upcoming products, such as the iPhone 17 or the next generation of Ray-Ban Meta glasses, will be affected by the tariffs.

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