The US tariff situation is a constantly developing story, but I think most would agree this is euphemistic at best; there's only so much Warhammer miniatures can explain. Since their announcement in early April, these tariffs have created a logistical nightmare for both major players and smaller businesses alike.
As a result of retaliatory tariffs on Chinese goods soaring as high as 145%, 8BitDo has temporarily suspended shipping stock from its China-based warehouse to the US (via Polygon). Scoop up one of the company's controllers into your shopping basket, enter a US-based delivery address, and you'll potentially be told 'Your order cannot be shipped to the selected address.'
Like I said, 8BitDo is neither the first nor the last business having to make a call like this. Just for a start, Nintendo initially postponed announcing US pricing for the Switch 2 in light of the tariff situation, before more recently committing to a $450 price tag for the base console. Peripherals, like the Joy-con 2 controllers, will instead be pricier to bear the brunt of "changes in market conditions." Apple moved quickly, reportedly airlifting 600 tons of iPhones out of India—only for tariffs to get put on a 90-day pause.
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