Recent US tariffs on Japanese goods, specifically a 15% duty, have caused major Japanese retailers like Amiami and Hobby Genki to halt shipments to the US and cancel pre-orders. This left many American customers in the lurch, their eagerly awaited figures suddenly gone.
One US X (formerly Twitter) user, whose PVC figure order from Amiami was canceled, went on a rant against then-President Trump. Their plight quickly gained traction online, highlighting how these tariffs were directly hitting American fans trying to buy their beloved PVC figures.
The news broke on February 25th, with many US customers receiving emails from Amiami confirming their orders were canceled due to tariff issues, along with apologies for the inconvenience. 
The X user who sparked the online buzz, known as Nero, was particularly incensed because his pre-order for the "Kadokawa 1/7 KDcolle Magia Sulfur" figure from "Gushing over Magical Girls" was canceled due to the tariffs. The figure was already hitting shelves in Japan, fueling his online outrage.
Nero's post quickly went viral on Japanese social media too, with many surprised that US tariffs were actually preventing Americans from buying... PVC figures.
Not one to be defeated, Nero decided a few days later to fly directly to Japan to bring his beloved Magia Sulfur figure home – and maybe even pick up a few more! 
After enjoying a few days in Japan, he finally made it to the Amiami store in Akihabara, where he triumphantly purchased the "Kadokawa 1/7 KDcolle Magia Sulfur" figure right off the shelf. He then posted online, declaring, "Trump, I won!"
This post also garnered significant attention from both Japanese and American netizens, who joked that his love for the character truly made the trip worthwhile. Many praised his incredible initiative, noting how he immediately flew to Japan after the tariffs were announced to personally retrieve his canceled PVC figure. Talk about dedication!
Given the recent viral story about a US netizen whose "Tsukihime" demo 3.5-inch floppy disk was destroyed by US customs, some Japanese netizens advised Nero to carry his figure as a hand-luggage item to avoid any issues with customs. (Especially since this particular PVC figure might be a bit... risqué!)
While policy-level issues are beyond the control of the average citizen, for fans simply wanting to buy figures and support their favorite works, true dedication knows no bounds! You can't stop that kind of passion!