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Trump's Tariffs Spark Tensions with E-commerce Giants

Date: 29-04-2025
Sources: edition.cnn.com: 2 | nytimes.com: 1 | scmp.com: 1
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Summary

The Trump administration's tariffs have led to tensions with e-commerce companies, particularly Amazon, with President Trump personally intervening to pressure the company to abandon plans to display tariff costs on its website. Meanwhile, Chinese e-commerce companies are adapting to the tariffs by diversifying exports and investing in domestic advertising. Americans are growing increasingly frustrated with the state of politics, with a CNN poll showing widespread dissatisfaction with both parties' leadership.

Key Points

  • Trump called Amazon's Jeff Bezos to complain about displaying tariff costs
  • Amazon denied plans to show tariff costs on its main site
  • Chinese e-commerce companies are adapting to tariffs by diversifying exports
  • CNN poll shows Americans are frustrated with politics and both parties' leadership

Articles in this Cluster

Amazon tariff charge: Trump called Jeff Bezos after learning company considered breaking out added cost | CNN BusinessClose icon

29-04-2025

President Donald Trump called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to complain about reports that Amazon was considering displaying the added cost of tariffs on certain items on its website. The White House viewed this move as a 'hostile and political act.' Amazon later denied that it was considering this for its main site, but said it had explored the idea for its spinoff website, Haul. The incident highlights the tension between Trump's tariff policies and e-commerce companies.
Entities: Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos, Amazon, White House, China • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

CNN Poll: Frustrated Americans want more checks on Trump, have dim views of Democratic opposition | CNN PoliticsClose icon

29-04-2025

A new CNN poll reveals that 100 days into Donald Trump's second term, Americans are frustrated, disappointed, and increasingly angry at the state of politics, with neither party able to change the mood. The poll shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans believe things are going badly, and many are fearful about Trump's remaining time in office. While Republicans are generally positive about Trump, Democrats are increasingly negative about their own party's leadership. The public is divided on whether Kamala Harris would have done a better job than Trump if she had won the election. The poll also highlights the growing dissatisfaction with both parties' leadership, with many Americans calling for more checks on Trump's power.
Entities: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, CNN, SSRS, US Capitol • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Trump’s Tariffs Put China’s E-Commerce Superpowers to the Test - The New York Times

29-04-2025

The article discusses how China's e-commerce industry, particularly companies like Alibaba, is responding to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Chinese businesses are adapting by diversifying their exports to other countries, investing in domestic advertising, and focusing on high-value products. Despite concerns, many entrepreneurs remain optimistic and determined to continue doing business.
Entities: Alibaba, China, United States, Trump administration, Jack Ma • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform

Amazon scraps plan to list tariff costs after Trump official calls it ‘hostile, political act’ | South China Morning Post

29-04-2025

Amazon has scrapped its plan to list tariff costs on product listings after a White House official criticized it as a 'hostile, political act.' The e-commerce giant stated that the plan was never approved and would not be implemented. The decision followed a complaint from the Trump administration, with President Trump later claiming to have spoken with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who 'solved the problem very quickly.'
Entities: Amazon, Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos, White House, China • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform