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After White House has a fit, Amazon denies it was going to show consumers tariff costs


Published on 2025-05-03 09:43:01 - MSNBC
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  • Amazon said it is not displaying tariff price hikes on products on its main website, denying a report that it plans to show consumers just how much President Trump's tariffs will raise the price of items after the White House criticized the tech giant.

The White House has denied any involvement in Amazon's decision to cancel a planned second headquarters in New York City, with press secretary Sarah Sanders stating that the decision was made by Amazon independently. This statement came after New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested that President Trump's criticism of Amazon and its founder Jeff Bezos might have influenced the company's decision. Amazon had planned to build its HQ2 in Queens, promising 25,000 jobs, but faced significant local opposition and criticism over tax incentives. The company officially announced the cancellation of the project, citing strong local resistance as a key factor in their decision.

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