Tariffs
Elizabeth Warren asks Jeff Bezos if he got any favors for his ‘subservience’ to Trump
Elizabeth Warren asks Jeff Bezos if he got any favors for his ‘subservience’ to Trump Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has asked Amazon founder Jeff Bezos if he received any “promises or favors” from President Donald Trump in exchange for his decision not to show customers the cost of tariffs. Warren’s letter raises concerns about potential […]
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Automakers can’t figure out what the hell is going on with Trump’s tariffs
Automakers can’t figure out what the hell is going on with Trump’s tariffs Automakers across the globe are struggling to navigate the ever-changing tariffs imposed by President Trump, leading to a lack of market certainty and forcing companies to pull their guidance for the year. The recent changes to the tariffs have created a complex […]
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Trump reportedly complained to Bezos about Amazon’s tariff plan
Trump reportedly complained to Bezos about Amazon’s tariff plan President Donald Trump reportedly called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to complain about Amazon’s plan to display tariff costs next to product prices. White House officials described Trump’s call as a response to a Punchbowl News report suggesting Amazon would add tariff breakdowns to product prices. Amazon […]
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Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now
Amazon has no choice but to display tariffs on prices now Amazon was allegedly set to display tariffs on prices next to product listings, according to a rumor from Punchbowl News. The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, claimed that this move would be a “hostile and political act” by Amazon, sparking a reaction from […]
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White House calls Amazon ‘hostile’ after report says it will label tariff price hikes
White House calls Amazon ‘hostile’ after report says it will label tariff price hikes White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has called Amazon “hostile” after reports suggest the company will display tariff price hikes next to product prices. The move comes as Trump’s tariffs are affecting retailers globally, with many Amazon sellers raising their prices […]
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‘Video games are not manufactured in China,’ Playasia reassures tariff-wary customers
‘Video games are not manufactured in China,’ Playasia reassures tariff-wary customers Playasia, a popular retailer for buying video games and other Asian products, has reassured customers that video games are not manufactured in China. The Trump administration’s planned import rule changes on May 2nd will impose new tariffs on goods imported from China, but it […]
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DHL restarts deliveries of international packages worth more than $800
DHL restarts deliveries of international packages worth more than $800 DHL has resumed shipments of international packages valued over $800 to consumers in the US, effective today. The company had suspended these shipments last week due to a surge in formal customs clearances amidst the Trump administration’s tariffs on international goods. Business-to-business shipments and packages […]
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The Kickstarter you backed may soon ask for more money to cover Trump’s tariffs
The Kickstarter you backed may soon ask for more money to cover Trump’s tariffs Kickstarter is launching a “Tariff Manager” tool to help creators deal with rising costs and import fees due to President Trump’s tariffs. The tool will allow creators to apply per-item surcharges to backers with US shipping addresses, which Kickstarter will include […]
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America is living in tariff limbo
America is living in tariff limbo Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have caused economic instability, with the stock market losing around $10 trillion in value over a few days. The tariffs are not traditional trade policy, but rather a “fishing expedition” to extract concessions from trade partners and US companies. Millions of people are […]
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Auto industry tariffs are doing what now? 24 hours of White House confusion
Auto industry tariffs are doing what now? 24 hours of White House confusion Over the past 24 hours, the auto industry has experienced significant policy changes from the White House, causing confusion among investors and stakeholders. The Trump administration was reportedly considering slashing tariffs on China, potentially lowering them to 50% from 145%, but Treasury […]
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