Overview

• Amazon confirmed it will not implement a plan to display Trump-era tariff charges at checkout, stating the feature was never approved and only considered for its Amazon Haul storefront.
• President Trump publicly commended Jeff Bezos for quickly reversing the proposal, calling him a 'good guy' during a press briefing.
• White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the proposed tariff display as a 'hostile and political action' and accused Amazon of collaborating with 'a Chinese propaganda arm.'
• Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to Bezos demanding clarification on whether Trump's call influenced the decision and if any promises or favors were exchanged.
• Economists and sellers highlighted the challenges of accurately calculating and attributing tariff costs, noting that most retailers lack the upstream data needed for precise disclosure.