Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos questioning whether he received any “promises or favors” from President Donald Trump in exchange for his company’s decision not to show customers the cost of tariffs. The letter raises concerns about potential tariff-related corruption and suggests that Bezos’ conversation with Trump may have been motivated by special interests.
Warren is particularly concerned because Amazon had previously considered showing the cost of tariffs on its Haul store, which ships products directly from China. However, after a phone call with Trump, Bezos announced that the company would not display tariff prices to customers. The move was seen as a victory for the president, who had complained about the idea.
Warren accuses Amazon and Trump of working together to seek special favors or support policies that benefit the tech giant. She believes that by not showing the impact of tariffs on its products, Amazon has avoided providing valuable information to consumers.
The letter also presses Bezos for more details about his conversation with Trump and whether any concessions or exemptions from tariffs were promised in exchange for the change in plans. This is similar to Warren’s approach when she sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook after Trump announced tariff exemptions for smartphones and other electronics.
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