Summary

  • Amazon is adjusting its discount retail spin-off Amazon Haul in light of the new tariffs set to be imposed by US President Donald Trump on goods imported from China.
  • Rather than selling cheap, unbranded products directly shipped from Chinese manufacturers, the new version of Haul will stock products from well-known brands shipped from Amazon’s US warehouses.
  • This allows Amazon to avoid the new tariffs, which begin in May, and means consumers will not face additional charges for goods bought via Haul.
  • However, prices on Haul appear to have risen generally, which may reflect Amazon’s increased costs for stocking locally.
  • It is worth noting that most of the products on Haul are still of the low-cost “fast fashion” variety.

By Mia Sato

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