Japan’s PC Market Paralyzed: Major Brands Suspend Orders Amid Supply Woes

December 25, 2025 – Amid a confluence of supply constraints across the global storage sector and year-end logistical pressures, Japan’s PC manufacturing industry is facing significant delivery disruptions, forcing multiple companies to extend lead times or halt order intake entirely. Mouse Computer, a prominent Japanese PC assembler, announced on Tuesday it would suspend new orders…

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Tariff Troubles Lead Framework to Suspend Laptop Sales in the U.S.

April 8, 2025 – U.S.-based computer manufacturer Framework has announced a “temporary suspension” of sales for certain laptop models in the United States due to tariff policies that took effect on April 5 under the Trump administration. According to Framework, the affected laptop models encompass “several base – model Framework Laptop 13 systems (Ultra 5…

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HP to Lay Off Up to 2000 Employees Amid US Tariff Impact on Profits

February 28, 2025 – HP Inc. released its second-quarter profit forecast yesterday, revealing figures that fell short of market expectations. The company attributed the lower-than-expected profits to “increased component costs and tariffs imposed by the US authorities.” According to HP, earnings per share for the second fiscal quarter ending in April are expected to range…

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