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White House Criticizes Amazon Over Reported Tariff Cost Display

Amazon plans to display on product listings how much President Trump's tariffs add to prices starting in early May 2025.
This move follows Trump's campaign pledge to impose wide-ranging tariffs, including rates as high as 145% on some Chinese goods, which have increased import costs.
The White House, speaking through its press office representative Karoline Leavitt, condemned Amazon's tariff disclosure as an antagonistic and politically motivated move, emphasizing the need to strengthen domestic supply chains.
Leavitt said the display is not surprising and emphasized, "so, this is another reason why Americans should buy American," while Amazon shares fell about 2% following the statement.
The tariff reveal could raise awareness of import costs amid trade uncertainties, ahead of Amazon's first-quarter earnings report expected on Thursday after market close.

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