US EditionWhite House Calls Amazon Displaying Tariff Costs ‘A Hostile And Political Act’
- The White House criticized Amazon for planning to display tariff costs next to items, labeling it as 'a hostile and political act.'
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Amazon's actions are not surprising and referenced their past removal of reviews requested by China.
- Amazon's spokesperson clarified that the display was only being considered for its budget section, Amazon Haul, not its main site.
- Amazon shares fell over 2% following Leavitt's comments, which emphasized their view of Amazon as aligned with a Chinese propaganda firm.
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Amazon backs off of listing tariff prices after White House labeled it 'hostile and political' act
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