Overview

• Amazon has officially stated that it will not display the cost of tariffs on its main platform, calling the idea an unapproved proposal from its low-cost Amazon Haul store.
• President Trump personally called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to express his displeasure over reports of the proposed feature, which the White House called a 'hostile and political act.'
• The administration is under increasing scrutiny for its sweeping tariff policy, including a 145% levy on Chinese imports, which has driven up consumer prices and rattled markets.
• Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Amazon's reported plan during a briefing, questioning why similar measures were not taken during prior administrations.
• The episode highlights tensions between the White House and major corporations navigating the economic fallout of the administration's aggressive trade policies.