White House Criticizes Amazon's Tariff Cost Display

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt has labeled Amazon's decision to show Trump-era tariff costs on product listings as a "hostile and political" action. This statement came in response to questions regarding the impact of tariffs on American consumers.

Amazon's Ties with Chinese Entities Questioned

Leavitt highlighted Amazon's reported cooperation with a Chinese propaganda outlet, as per a Reuters report, questioning the timing and motives behind the company's announcement. She also pointed out the absence of similar actions during the Biden administration, despite high inflation.

Advocating for "Buying American"

The spokeswoman framed Amazon's move as a reason to support "buying American" and relocating supply chains back to the U.S. However, she avoided commenting on President Trump's relationship with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, emphasizing the administration's view of the decision as politically motivated.