Trump called Bezos after a report that Amazon would post products' import charges

npr.orgPublished: 4/29/2025

Summary

President Trump recently called Jeff Bezos following reports that Amazon would reveal product import tariffs, which he described as a hostile political move. The White House denied these claims, but Trump praised Bezos for acting decisively and credited him with "doing the right thing." Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have led to concerns about rising prices for American consumers, while Amazon remains a key player in the U.S. retail market.