‘This is a hostile and political act’

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed Amazon’s plan to display tariff fees, pointing out the company had little to say about Biden-era inflation.

The online shopping company is reportedly preparing to add a display that shows how much of the final purchase price is attributed to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Leavitt slammed the move as “hostile and political” while noting that Amazon didn’t do the same thing when inflation spiked under former President Joe Biden.

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“This is a hostile and political act by Amazon.” – Karoline Leavitt

I’ve never met more incompetent people in my whole life.

pic.twitter.com/XtExurUQbj

— Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) April 29, 2025

“I just got off the phone with the president about Amazon’s announcement. This is a hostile and political act by Amazon! Why didn’t Amazon do this when the Biden administration hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years?” she asked.

She went on to point to a Reuters report from about four years ago indicating that the Jeff Bezos-owned company partnered up with a “China propaganda arm.”

“It’s not a surprise because, as Reuters recently wrote, Amazon has partnered with a Chinese propaganda arm. So this is another reason why Americans should buy American.”

When asked whether Bezos is still a supporter of the president, Leavitt refused to speak about their relationship.

“Look, I will not speak to the president’s relationships with Jeff Bezos. But I will tell you that this is certainly a hostile and political action by Amazon,” she stressed.

X users had a lot to say about the company’s decision, including many  who are calling for a boycott of Amazon:

Well, time to #BoycottAmazon. Sorry @amazon, the convenience you provide is not worth your dirty politics.

— The Ghost of William The Marshal (@Gaste_Viande) April 29, 2025

Let’s make it trend! #BoycottAmazon pic.twitter.com/HIUOJrwKzw

— Elon Fan Girl (@CindyPaule10191) April 29, 2025

I’m not shopping on Amazon until the create a Made In America products tab#BoycottAmazon

— MouseTurd (@MouseTurd_) April 29, 2025

#BoycottAmazon! pic.twitter.com/s00TLwgXTV

— Donnaprima1258 (@donnaprima1258) April 29, 2025

If they can target Tesla, we can target Amazon. Boycott Amazon.

— Stormy Miles (@LNMBUSA) April 29, 2025

Profits dropping
Out of spite they attack us the People.
Amazon is not a true American Brand
Sellouts to Chinese propaganda
Boycott Amazon pic.twitter.com/sD4ONtmMZ7

— Matthew J. Smith (@MJSmithUSA) April 29, 2025

Add “Made in America” info…

— SailorB (@skipper1184) April 29, 2025

Buy American made products and this ends.

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) April 29, 2025

Will Amazon be showing their profit margins next to the items also?

— The Fact Checker (@The_Facts_Dude) April 29, 2025

Actually I think this is a good idea, this will tell me what not to buy.

— Louis Wei’s Unpopular Opinions (@LouisWei8) April 29, 2025

Was anyone confused about Amazon being an evil company?

— That Hans Guy (@ThatHansGuy1) April 29, 2025

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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to BizPac Review.

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