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Amazon Reverses Decision: No Tariff Costs on Product Listings Despite Earlier Considerations

Amazon's Tariff Display Plan Officially Scrapped

In a recent development, Amazon has officially announced that it will not proceed with displaying import tariff costs on products sold through its platform. This decision comes after the company considered the idea but ultimately decided against it.

Controversy and Clarification

The initial consideration to display tariff costs sparked controversy, especially following criticism from the White House regarding the potential impact of such a move. Amazon's spokesperson, Tim Doyle, clarified to CNBC that the proposal was "never approved and will not occur," putting an end to the speculation.