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Amazon He said on Tuesday that he considered the possibility of displaying individual payments on items sold through his site, for ultragical subjects, but the plan “was never approved and will not happen”.

This step would affect the subjects Sold on exportAmazon’s response to Chinese retail Temu that offers clothes, home goods and other $ 20 items or less. Haul, which Amazon launched last year, separately from its main showcase.

“A team that manages our ultra -naught cost of Amazon Haul Store has considered the idea of ​​transferring import fees to certain products,” said Amazon’s press -secretary Tim Doyle in a statement. “It has never been approved and will not happen.”

Amazon weighed added Removal of the trading gap de MinimisAccording to the source, familiar with this question. The consideration was not related to the 145% Trump tariff for imports from China, they added.

News Punchbowl Earlier on Tuesday, it was reported that Amazon “soon” would start reflecting the cost of the tariffs with the cost of each product, citing a source familiar with the company’s plans.

Report drew anger The White House, which called Amazon’s reports “hostile and political act”.

“Why didn’t Amazon did this when Baden’s administration has raised inflation to the highest level in 40 years?” The White House press secretary Caroline Levit asked.

Once Amazon specified his statement, secretary of trading Howard Lutno In the message X He called it a “good step”.

Trump personally called Jeff Bezos on Tuesday morning to express his dissatisfaction with Punchbowl report, which pushed a hot reaction from the White House, a source said on NBC News.

Trump told reporters on Tuesday that Bezos “was very good that he was extraordinary” during the call, and “he quickly solved the problem.” He added that Bezos is a “good guy”.

Bezos, the founder of Amazon and the main shareholder, tried to create a friendly connection with President Donald Trump in the lead to And during the second term of Trump in office. Bezos lunch with Trump at his Mar-A-Lago Club in Florida and stood next to the leading heads of technology at Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Amazon, on his part, sacrificed the inauguration fund of Trump, and conducted a reported $ 40 million To obtain a documentary’s license about the First Lady Melania Trump.

Amazon and other retailers digest the effect of new Trump tariffs. Earlier this month Amazon began to contact the Its huge network of other sellers to evaluate how tariffs affect their logistics, search and operation. Some sellers already raised prices and cut advertising expenses when they face higher import costs. Earlier this month CEO Amazon Andy Yassi said CNBC This seller is likely to “transfer this price” tariffs for consumers.

Discount electronic unrest Temu and Last week is implemented Increase prices in most items on their sites and Temu added “Import fees” account for 130% to 150% on some products.

– Kevin Breninger and NBC News CNBC and NBC News “Garrett Haake made a report in the story.