Square Enix stops in us pre -orders for Trump concerns

Summary

Square Enix stopped some pre -orders of the product due to the uncertainties of tariffs.
The decision currently affects only goods, not video games.
The pause appears to be more of a market that serves Square Enix North America than just on the US

Square Enix He stopped selected pre -orders of the product, referring to tariff uncertainties resulting from the business policy of Trump's administration. The decision potentially affects all Square Enix fans in North America, not only in the United States.

As was the case in his first term, President Trump made tariffs a central piece of his economic policies at the beginning of the second stint in an oval office. The effort to force other countries to new negotiations on trade agreements has intensified April 2, which Washington declared a “day of liberation” when universal tariffs were introduced across the General Board. A week later, the administration announced a 90 -day break of all “mutual” tariffs, except those stored on China, which currently faces a total overall total. Since then, Trump has also picked up tariffs on a certain electronics.

Why could American tariffs affect Xbox more than any other platform

The tariffs deposited by the United States government could negatively affect Xbox more than any other platforms.

In the middle of this uncertainty, Square Enix decided to stop receiving pre -orders for certain products offered through its North American trade. As Siliconera noted, the decision came into force on April 9, on the same day Washington announced his three -month break on mutual tariffs. “With regard to the ongoing international tariff uncertainty, we decided to temporarily suspend some new pre -orders of goods,” he reads the notice of business, and also thanks Square Enix fans for their understanding on this matter.

New Square Enix notification

Square Enix Merchandise On Pause Due to tariffs Notifications about the online store on April 16, 2025 Screenshot

Meanwhile, the Japanese company has stopped pre -orders only on different goods than in games. 181 products in this category can still be pre -ordered from April 16. Game Rant has confirmed that the content of the North American Page is the same for the US and Canada, suggesting that the decision can also affect Canadian consumers. Square Enix has to clarify how long this recently implemented pause will remain in force. Given that the company quoted economic uncertainty as the main reason for the decision, this pause may last at least in mid -July 2025, when the future of certain tariffs on Japanese imports could become clearer due to the end of the three -month tariffs in Washington.

With regard to the ongoing international tariff uncertainty, we decided to temporarily suspend some new pre -orders of goods. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Trump's tariffs have already hurt the shares of Japanese game companies, although some have been influenced more than others. The Square Enix shares price has been usually unchanged since Trump joined the office three months ago, 20 January. If steep mutual tariffs are re -established in July 2025, Square Enix will credibly pass on increased costs to consumers or decide not to offer some products in North America.

Nintendo Switch 2 US pre -orders were also delayed as a result of permanent economic uncertainty. Their official start date remains unknown, although a significant Billbil-Kun leak recently claimed that it would be either 21 or 30 April, depending on the retailer. The console itself is still scheduled for the release of June 5. Square Enix offers one switch name of switch 2, Bravely default: Flying Fairy HD Remasterand has already confirmed it Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will be transferred to the upcoming console later.

Source: Billbil-Kun / Bluesky