White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted Amazon over news that they plan to list tariff prices on their website. Leavitt commented on a report published by Punchbowl News about Amazon listing the cost of tariffs next to original prices. Amazon released a statement after Leavitt made her comments, denying the allegations. An article published by Reuters says that Amazon did not implement such a thing and there was never a plan for the main website to have that feature. However, they did admit that the idea was raised by the ultra-low cost Amazon Haul service, but the plan never actually went through.
President Donald Trump’s “trade war” with China has intensified with tariffs that some retailers say will hurt their business due to increased prices on the American consumer. General critics of the reported move typically feel the same way as retailers. Supporters of the tariffs say that any increase in prices are necessary for the overall good of the citizens of the United States.
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Amazon to display tariff costs for consumers
Amazon denies plans to list tariff prices after clash with White House
Trump called Amazon’s Jeff Bezos about tariff cost report
Amazon denies it planned to disclose cost of US tariffs on its website | Reuters
Amazon Haul: Jeff Bezos company said it considered breaking out a tariff charge. The White House called it a ‘hostile’ act – ABC7 Los Angeles
White House Attacks Amazon Over Idea of Showing Tariffs’ Cost – The New York Times
Exclusive: Some Amazon sellers are pulling out of Prime Day amid Trump tariffs | Reuters
