The impact of tariffs on the price and manufacturing of electronic devices.
In the latest episode of The Vergecast, the impact that a trade war could have on the Switch 2 is discussed, along with the TikTok ban and other relevant topics.
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In this week's episode, two of the most relevant news stories of the year are addressed: the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the political and economic issues of the Trump administration that could influence each other in unexpected ways. The conversation revolves around the console everyone is waiting for and the policy chaos that could alter its operation.
First, the new announcement from Nintendo Direct is discussed, which revealed crucial information about the upcoming console and some of its most anticipated games. Nilay, David, and Richard Lawler from The Verge analyze what has been reported, what remains a mystery, and whether this new model will be a worthy successor to one of the most successful systems in history. The current situation regarding the TikTok ban and the best devices created by Microsoft is also addressed.
Next, the focus shifts to tariffs, which could increase the price of the Switch. The hosts review the news of the week, which is mostly confusing, and Tobias Butler, creator of Tuneshine, joins the conversation to explain how tariffs affect companies. Butler details the importance of Alibaba for hardware companies, how small price changes can have significant repercussions, and whether his innovative musical device will need to adapt to this new environment.
Finally, in the quick-fire section, the usual round of "Brendan Carr is a fool" returns, demonstrating that there is always material available. There is also commentary on the extravagant names of Sony's new televisions, the decline in Tesla sales, the enigmatic "launch" of Alexa Plus, and the surprising revitalization of the movie Coyote vs. Acme.