Overview

• Amazon clarified that its low-cost product team had considered displaying tariff costs on product prices but stated the proposal was never approved or implemented.
• White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt labeled the alleged plan 'hostile' and accused Amazon of political motives, citing past partnerships with Chinese entities.
• President Trump personally called Jeff Bezos to express his disapproval of the reported proposal, highlighting the political tension between the administration and Amazon.
• Third-party sellers on Amazon have already raised prices to offset the impact of the 145% tariffs imposed on Chinese imports by the Trump administration.
• Amazon’s denial of the plan underscores its effort to avoid escalating tensions with the White House while navigating the economic effects of steep tariffs.