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Heads Up: Trump Slams Bezos Over Amazon's Questionable Reaction to Tariffs
Seattle. Contrary to reports, Amazon denies planning to reveal the costs of new U.S. tariffs on its products. The company made this announcement on Tuesday, stating that the idea, initially considered within its 'Haul' department, would never see the light of day on its main website.
Leavitt: A Cowardly Move
In response, President Donald Trump's spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, termed a Punchbowl News report suggesting otherwise as a "cowardly political move." According to the report, Amazon intended to list the share of each product's price attributed to the tariffs introduced by Trump. Leavitt cited a 2021 Reuters report, which revealed that Amazon had previously collaborated with a Chinese propaganda outlet, to justify her claim.
"This sneaky tactic aligns all too well with Amazon's past," Leavitt stated, using the American idiom "sneaky." She urged Americans to support domestic businesses, reiterating the catchphrase "buy American."
Amazon Stock Plummets
Amazon's stock dropped by 2.2 percent in pre-market U.S. trading following Leavitt's statement but largely recovered after Amazon's official announcement. Leavitt declined to comment on any potential impact on the relationship between Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Trump. The billionaire Bezos, who had attended Trump's inauguration as a guest, is known for his tech giant's high-profile political battles over tariffs.
Worth Noting:- Despite Trump's recent praise for Bezos, tensions between the two persist, particularly in light of tariff disputes affecting tech and trade.- Amazon initially considered displaying tariff costs on its Haul marketplace but ultimately decided against it, denying any such plans for its main website.- The White House's criticism and Trump's praise signal a complex relationship between business interests and political posturing.
- Karoline Leavitt, the spokesperson for President Donald Trump, labeled a report by Punchbowl News suggesting Amazon would display tariff costs as a "cowardly political move."
- In a statement, Leavitt mentioned a 2021 Reuters report about Amazon's collaboration with a Chinese propaganda outlet to support her claim.
- Leavitt advocated for American entrepreneurship, urging Americans to buy domestic products using the phrase "buy American."
- Following Leavitt's statement, Amazon's stock initially dropped by 2.2 percent but later recovered.
- The White House's criticism of Amazon and Trump's previous praise for its founder, Jeff Bezos, indicate a complex relationship between business interests and political posturing.
- Despite recent praise from Trump, tensions between the two remain, particularly concerning tariff disputes affecting tech and trade.
- Amazon initially considered displaying tariff costs on its Haul marketplace, but ultimately opted not to display them on its main website, denying any such plans.
