Amazon denies tariff label plans after White House criticism
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Amazon.com Inc. announced it will not display import tariffs on its products after the White House criticized the idea. Reports had suggested that Amazon's Haul store considered showing tariff costs alongside product prices. However, Spokesperson Tim Doyle clarified that the proposal was never approved for implementation across Amazon's platforms. The White House, particularly Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, condemned the idea as politically motivated, particularly while addressing inflation concerns. Amazon's stock fluctuated following these comments, reflecting investor reactions to potential tariff implications.
Amazon.com Inc. stated it will not display US tariff costs on products, after President Trump and the White House criticized the initially proposed plan as potentially political.
The White House seized on earlier reports of Amazon's tariff display plans, with Press Secretary Leavitt accusing the company of political hostility and questioning its timeline.
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