<ul><li>Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on China could have an impact on the price of PC hardware next year.</li><li>According to some reports, proposed tariffs could be as high as 60% on goods imported from the country.</li><li>PC hardware is largely manufactured in China, and so will be impacted by the tariffs.</li><li>The cost of video game consoles, including the PlayStation 5, could rise by up to 40%.</li><li>Last time tariffs were imposed, companies like Apple and Microsoft were able to secure temporary exclusions.</li><li>PC hardware is complex, with many components produced globally.</li><li>Although tariffs are meant to encourage domestic purchasing, the US has little capacity for PC hardware manufacturing.</li><li>This means it’s unlikely PC hardware companies will be able to pull completely out of China.</li><li>Increased tariffs aren’t in place yet, but early signs suggest that they may be looming.</li><li>It’s possible that the tariffs on PC components could either be lower or completely removed when the time comes.</li></ul>

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