US President Donald Trump’s administration is under pressure over its new tariffs, which analysts say will lead to higher prices for American consumers. The White House accused Amazon of planning to list extra tariff costs on its website, despite the company denying any such plans.
According to reports, Amazon will soon display how much of an item’s cost is derived from tariffs, next to the product’s total listed price. However, this move has been disputed by the White House, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accusing Amazon of committing a “hostile and political act”.
Amazon denies any intention to proactively expose tariff costs as the reason for rising prices. The company claims that its recently launched Haul service will not display import charges on certain products.
The tariffs imposed by Trump’s administration have significant implications for online retailers, particularly those who rely heavily on Chinese imports. Amazon makes 40% of e-commerce sales in the US and 71% of its goods sold in the country are manufactured in China.
Other major online retailers, such as Temu and Shein, have already raised prices due to the impact of tariffs on their operating expenses. These companies have cited changes in global trade rules and tariffs as the reason for their price hikes.
Analysts warn that e-commerce is likely to take a hit from Trump’s trade moves, with some merchants facing existential threats due to razor-thin margins. The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its forecast for US economic growth and warned of higher inflation, which will be felt primarily through Chinese imports.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: American consumers are likely to face higher prices due to Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/30/trump-amazon-spat-what-happened-and-how-much-us-consumers-import-online