Framework pauses laptop sales amid new US tariffs
Modular laptop manufacturer announced via a post on their X handle that they are temporarily pausing sales in the US following the new tariffs. Framework said they have paused sales on two Framework Laptop 13 SKUs featuring Intel's Core Ultra 5 125H and AMD's Ryzen 5 7640AU.
In an update post (via Engadget), the manufacturer said they had priced the laptops based on old tariffs, which were 0% for Taiwan. At the present 10% rate, they would have to sell their lowest-specced model at a loss.
Framework pointed out that other consumer electronics companies had "performed the same calculations," but not everyone has "been open about it."
As of the time of writing, Framework's Ultra 5 125H-based SKUs appear to be delisted, though the Ultra 7 155H and Ultra 7 165H variants are listed at 8% off. AMD's 7640AU-based units, however, are still listed and going at 4% off. Both variants of 7840U SKUs are also presently discounted at 13% and 7%.
Framework isn't alone in reacting to the new tariffs. Recently, Nintendo delayed the Switch 2 pre-orders indefinitely following the increase. British car maker Jaguar Land Rover has also ceased shipments to figure out their plans ahead. Jaguar is the latest car maker to join Audi, Porche, Lotus, and Volkswagen, to name a few who have temporarily suspended shipments.
Luxury watchmakers Rolex and Breitling have also announced a pause. Stellantis, the parent company of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, has temporarily closed its factories in Canada and Mexico.
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