White House attacks Amazon over idea of showing tariffs’ cost

In a recent development, the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, criticized Amazon over a report suggesting the company would showcase tariff-related price increases. Amazon denied the claim, stating it was not going to implement such a measure. Leavitt accused Amazon of being “hostile and political” and questioned why they had not done the same during price hikes in the Biden administration. The dispute arises amid ongoing trade tensions stemming from President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods. Leavitt’s remarks were particularly notable considering Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, had previously sought to establish a positive relationship with the White House. Bezos had praised Trump’s demeanor and approach to regulation, but Leavitt described Amazon’s reported action as “hostile and political.”