Nintendo has delayed pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 console in Canada, citing a desire to align with pre-order timing in the US. The company stated that pre-orders won’t begin on April 9, 2025, as previously announced, due to the potential impact of tariffs.
In recent days, US President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on all countries and additional tariffs on certain nations, leading to a decline in the stock market. However, experts disagree with Trump’s assessment, arguing that the tariffs will have negative effects on the US economy. According to estimates by The Tax Foundation, the universal tariffs could shrink US GDP by 0.4%, with previous tariffs potentially reducing it further.
The delay comes as the situation continues to unfold. Nintendo plans to provide updated information at a later date.
Source: https://komonews.com/news/offbeat/nintendo-delays-switch-2-pre-orders-in-canada-days-after-us-postponement