Summary
Acer CEO Jason Chen confirmed that U.S. laptop prices will rise by 10% starting March 2025 due to new Trump administration tariffs on Chinese imports.
Acer’s high-end laptops could see price increases of hundreds of dollars, with potential industry-wide effects.
The Consumer Technology Association warns U.S. customers may pay $143 billion more collectively, while domestic production is expected to rise by 8%.
Acer is exploring alternative supply chains, but for now, the cost burden will fall on consumers.