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.
Leavitt slammed Bezos after a reporter asked her about the initial reports during a news conference earlier Tuesday morning.
Amazon will not display itemized tariff charges on orders, company…
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Amazon’s momentary lapse of veracity, coupled with the Trump administration’s panicked reaction to said veracity, shows every American that the president’s stupid tariffs are, in fact and of course, going to raise the prices of things we buy.
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Yet it leaves unanswered some important questions about how Mr. Trump’s wave of tariffs is going to affect consumers and the economy more broadly.
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Lankford warned the retailer that if it veers into political action, it could “suffer” as other companies have when they enacted political policies, “because half the country got frustrated with them on it.”
Lankford supports Amazon's 'transparency' in tariff cost
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Amazon is planning to make an update to its shopping site that would inform consumers about how tariffs have impacted the total cost of items.
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The news comes amid questions over the impact of Trump’s trade policies and increased tariffs on foreign imports into the United States.
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Even if the Trump administration lowers some tariffs or keeps some form of the de minimis exemption in place, the nature of global supply chains means some damage has already been done and that retailers like Amazon and Temu could have fewer options for restocking once already-imported US-based stock has been depleted.
Trump admin lashes out as Amazon considers displaying tariff costs on its sites
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The effect of tariffs can be felt on almost everything you're buying right now, but how much are they actually costing you?
Sorry Shoppers, Amazon Says Tariff Cost Feature 'Is Not Going to Happen'
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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.
After White House has a fit, Amazon denies it was going to show consumers tariff costs
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Leavitt said she just spoke with Trump about it.
Amazon denies plan to show tariff costs after White House calls it 'hostile'
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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.
Report: Amazon allegedly mulls displaying Trump tariff costs
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Trump’s tariffs — and responding retaliation from targeted countries, notably China — threaten to increase prices for both consumers and businesses.
Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential move
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The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration — including a 10% tariff on global imports and a 145% tariff on Chinese goods — have companies and economic experts warning that prices could likely rise for American consumers.
Trump called Bezos after a report that Amazon would post products' import charges
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Amazon is not planning to break out tariff costs online as White House attacks potential move
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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.
White House attacks Amazon over idea of showing tariffs’ cost
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The White House on April 29 issued a rebuke against Amazon and the alleged move, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt telling reporters that the online retail titan is engaging in a “hostile and political act.”
Amazon Denies Report of Plans to Display Costs of US Tariffs on Website
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The White House attack on Amazon is just the latest indication of how much Trump is determined to pressure the actions of private businesses.
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These first three months of Trump's term have been defined by his sweeping changes to the federal government, his immigration crackdown, and his implementation of tariffs against virtually all U.S. trade partners.
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Leavitt accused the tech company of engaging in a blatantly political act against the administration.
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But the two billionaires’ cozy relationship is already showing strain.
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Summary
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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Amazon has denied plans to implement a display of tariff costs on its main site, clarifying that the report indicating otherwise was inaccurate and unapproved, despite criticism suggesting transparency would be a political act.
The White House criticized Amazon's proposal, labeling it a 'hostile and political act', reflecting a growing tension between Donald Trump and the company despite previous cooperation, with Trump reportedly expressing his displeasure directly to Bezos.
The broader implications of Trump's tariff policy are under scrutiny, with mixed sentiments from the business community about its impact on prices and American consumers, as well as concerns about corporate responsibility in relaying costs to customers.
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