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Apr 29th, 2025, 12:37 PM ET·Politics

White House Slams Amazon as Jeff Bezos Reverses Decision on Tariff Costs Display

Amazon won't display tariff charges on its site following President Trump's intervention, despite previous plans prompting criticism from White House.


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The White House criticized Amazon's alleged intent to display tariff costs, labeling it a political attack. However, Jeff Bezos confirmed they won't show such costs after Trump intervened. The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, condemned Bezos, asserting Amazon's actions represented a hostile political act. She questioned their transparency about price changes since Biden’s administration. Amazon clarified that only preliminary discussions about showing tariff charges occurred, specifically for the Haul sub-store, but this was never approved. Amid escalating tensions, retailers like Temu and Shein face rising tariffs, deepening the friction between the tech giant and the administration.

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After White House has a fit, Amazon denies it was going to show consumers tariff costs
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"…Amazon’s reported plan to highlight extra costs due to Trump’s tariff plan would likely affect how American consumers rate the president on his handling of the economy, an issue that helped propel him to victory in 2024."

Amazon says it's not planning to show tariff costs next to product listings
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"…The tariffs imposed by Trump — and responding retaliation from targeted countries, notably China — threaten to increase prices for both consumers and businesses."

Report: Amazon allegedly mulls displaying Trump tariff costs
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"…Amazon may soon show how much tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump will cost consumers who shop on the company’s platform, according to new reporting from the outlet Punchbowl News, citing a person familiar with the plan."

White House attacks Amazon over idea of showing tariffs’ cost
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"…Trump’s aggressive tariffs on Chinese goods have touched off an escalating trade war, even as his administration has backed off its broader global levies amid what it said were negotiations with dozens of nations on new trade deals."

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"…But the two billionaires’ cozy relationship is already showing strain."

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