The White House accuses Amazon of hostile act over reported tariff surcharge

Prices on Amazon have already increased as a result of President Trump's tariffs, and Amazon wants you to know it's not their fault.

According to Punchbowl News report, Amazon will soon start showing customers the tariff costs of products. The site will reportedly display "how much of an item’s cost is derived from tariffs — right next to the product’s total listed price." Up to 70 percent of products on Amazon are imported from China, and the U.S. is currently imposing up to 145 percent levies on Chinese goods. The tariffs on China will have reverberations throughout the global supply chain, and Amazon doesn't want to be blamed for rising consumer costs.

So far, Mashable hasn't been able to confirm the Punchbowl News report, but The White House has already reacted, calling it a "hostile and political act by Amazon." This came from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who added, "it’s not a surprise because Amazon has partnered with a Chinese propaganda arm."

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The president's tariffs have already affected the cost of certain products sold on Amazon. Anker, the Chinese electronics company known for its power banks and chargers, has raised its prices on Amazon by an average of 18 percent since the tariffs were imposed.

On a related note, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday that Amazon is "seeking steep discounts from suppliers" in order to protect its profit margins and continue selling imported goods at low prices. Also on Tuesday, Amazon confirmed that Prime Day 2025 will take place in July, though the tariff situation makes this year's event slightly more complicated.

Amazon is scheduled to share its first quarter earnings report this Thursday, where tariffs will likely be a big theme. Mashable has reached out to Amazon for comment and will update this story if we receive a response.