Donald Trump slams Amazon's rejected plan to display cost of tariffs on goodsTopic:Retail Industry21m ago21 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 7:49pmAn Amazon subsidiary considered detailing how much tariffs were costing consumers. (Getty Images: Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket)In short:Amazon says one of its subsidiaries likely to be impacted by US President Donald Trump's tariffs considered showing the cost of import levies on products.Mr Trump described the proposal as a "hostile and political act" and later contacted the company's billionaire founder Jeff Bezos about the matter.Mr Bezos attended Mr Trump's second inauguration in January.abc.net.au/news/trump-blasts-amazon-for-plans-to-display-tariff-cost/105231892Link copiedShareShare articleUS President Donald Trump has labelled a reported plan by online retailer Amazon to display the cost of US tariffs on its products as a "hostile and political act".Speaking at a daily press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said she had discussed the story, first reported by news site Punchbowl, with Mr Trump.She then relayed a message from the president that the reported move was "a hostile and political act by Amazon"."So, this is another reason why Americans should buy American," she said.The company later admitted the tariff price breakdown was "considered" by one of its subsidiaries, but denied it would have appeared on its main website.Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (centre) attended Donald Trump's second inauguration in January. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool via Reuters)A spokesperson for the tech giant said its Amazon Haul service, set up in November, had drafted plans to break down the impact of the US president's tariffs on its imports."The team that runs our ultra-low-cost Amazon Haul store considered the idea of listing import charges on certain products," the spokesperson said."This was never approved and [is] not going to happen."US media outlets reported Mr Trump later called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to complain about the report.Amazon's share price dropped 2 per cent in pre-market trading, before recovering after the company's statement.Executive order halts duty-free importation of cheap Chinese goodsAmazon Haul allows shoppers to purchase $US5 ($7.8) handbags and $US10 sweaters from China-based sellers, although they face longer shipping times.The three things eluding Trump on tradePhoto shows Side profile of Donald Trump in a white baseball capIn Donald Trump's world, deficits are always bad and surpluses are always good. But it ignores how the US economy has powered its way to global domination.Mr Trump this month signed an executive order that closes a trade loophole known as "de minimis" that has allowed low-value packages from China and Hong Kong to enter the United States free of duties. The order takes effect on May 2 and could impact Amazon Haul.The row followed reports on Monday that some third-party merchants on Amazon were opting not to import Chinese-made goods into the US for mid-year sales events.Other retailers were reportedly reducing the amount of discounted items on sale.The comments have potentially exposed a rift between Mr Trump and Mr Bezos, who donated to and attended the US president's second inauguration.Amazon's streaming service also reportedly planned to spend $US40 million on a documentary about US first lady Melania Trump.ReutersPosted 21m ago21 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 7:49pmShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesAustralia faces a 'lonelier' world with rules-based order crumblingTopic:National SecurityPhoto shows Two men wearing glasses and suits behind the backdrop of the world map.Data shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with US and ChinaTopic:Foreign AffairsPhoto shows A graphic shows a defence tank and aircraft over a map of Australia.China takes back seat in vote, though risks shaping policyTopic:Foreign AffairsPhoto shows A man in a suit, Xi Jinping, waves at camera.There's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Peter DuttonFinal campaign dash as Albanese sweats on Dutton suburban fightbackTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Anthony Albanese takes a selfie with the public on a street.Popular nowThere's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Peter DuttonData shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with US and ChinaTopic:Foreign AffairsPhoto shows A graphic shows a defence tank and aircraft over a map of Australia.RecipeTin Eats founder accuses Brooki Bakehouse of plagiarising recipesTopic:BooksPhoto shows a composite image of two womenRelated topicsBusiness, Economics and FinanceChinaCompany NewsGovernment and PoliticsRetail IndustryStock MarketUnited StatesWorld PoliticsTop StoriesAustralia faces a 'lonelier' world with rules-based order crumblingTopic:National SecurityPhoto shows Two men wearing glasses and suits behind the backdrop of the world map.Data shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with US and ChinaTopic:Foreign AffairsChina takes back seat in vote, though risks shaping policyTopic:Foreign AffairsThere's a reason Dutton can't resort to a scare campaign with older AustraliansAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbFinal campaign dash as Albanese sweats on Dutton suburban fightbackTopic:ElectionsJust InA constellation of conservative groups has altered the campaign landscapeTopic:Elections6m ago6 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 8:04pmHolmes à Court fuels movement that denies he'll have seat at the tableTopic:Political Parties and Movements7m ago7 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 8:03pmWhy you should consider using AI if you've been avoiding itTopic:Explainer4m ago4 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 8:06pmFirst Nations leaders want politicians to combat 'deepening division' in Indigenous issues14m ago14 minutes agoTue 29 Apr 2025 at 7:56pmMore Just InBack to top