Trump Calls Bezos Over Amazon Tariff Label Plan

Reports indicated Amazon considered displaying Trump-era tariff costs as a separate line item on product prices, prompting a swift and hostile response from the White House, which called the move 'political' and 'un-American.' President Trump personally called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to express his displeasure, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Amazon over the tariffs and alleged ties to China. Amazon clarified that tariff cost labeling was only discussed internally for its Amazon Haul sub-store and was never planned for the main site. The episode highlights ongoing tensions over Trump's tariffs, which have contributed to declining consumer confidence and fears of recession. E-commerce competitors like Temu and Shein are adapting to these new tariff realities. Amazon reaffirmed that no tariff cost disclosures will appear on its main site.