Mario meets MAGA: Nintendo Switch 2 caught in Donald Trump’s tariffs crossfire

In a world where red shells and banana peels are supposed to be the biggest threats, gamers have just discovered their true nemesis: Donald Trump’s global tariffs. The eagerly awaited Nintendo Switch 2 is already testing wallets with a base price of $449.99—but a fresh twist in the tale reveals the pain might just be getting started.

Just days after announcing a June 5 release and teasing fans with glimpses of Mario Kart World and Metroid Reimagined, Nintendo dropped a not-so-fun update: U.S. pre-orders are paused indefinitely. The culprit? Not…