President Donald Trump personally called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Tuesday to address reports that the company planned to highlight tariff-related price increases on its platform — a move viewed by the Trump administration as a political jab. The call came in response to a report by CNN’s Alayna Treene, who cited two anonymous senior White House officials.
President Donald Trump’s bestselling book The Art of the Deal surged to the top ranks on Amazon’s bestseller list following his strategic pause on reciprocal tariffs against most nations and a tariff increase against China. The maneuver, widely viewed as a calculated economic play, caused markets to rally and drew fresh attention to Trump’s signature negotiation tactics outlined in the book.
Following President Donald Trump’s implementation of steep tariffs on Chinese imports, Amazon has reportedly begun canceling direct import orders for products manufactured in China and other Asian nations. The cancellations come in response to Trump’s April 2 tariff hike, which raised import duties on Chinese goods to 125%.
The Trump administration has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing antitrust cases against Amazon and Meta, signaling a continued crackdown on Big Tech's market dominance. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson stated that these ongoing cases will proceed, emphasizing a dedication to "holding Big Tech's feet to the fire."
Amazon has agreed to pay $3.95 million to settle a lawsuit brought by D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, accusing the company of misleading customers and diverting tips from its Flex drivers between 2016 and 2019.
Nearly 8,000 Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters have been recalled in the United States due to electric shock and fire hazards, according to a notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Jan. 16.
