Trump reportedly complained to Bezos about Amazon’s tariff plan
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Summary
After reports emerged that Amazon was considering adding the cost of US tariffs to certain product prices, President Trump called Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to complain about the reports.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also commented on the alleged move, calling it a “hostile and political act” and without evidence blamed Amazon for not doing more to protect US businesses.
In response to the controversy, an Amazon spokesperson stated that it was merely a consideration by a particular team to display tariffs, which had never been approved and would not be implemented.
Amazon and other retailers have been affected by Trump’s sweeping tariffs on products imported from China, with many retailers increasing prices or reducing inventory.