United States President Donald Trump condemned Amazon’s reported move to display product prices adjusted for tariffs, calling the plan “hostile and political.” During a press briefing on Tuesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt criticized Amazon’s intention, saying it signaled political bias and reflected the company’s alleged ties to Chinese propaganda outlets, as mentioned in a Reuters report. She also questioned why Amazon had not done something similar during the Biden administration, despite significant inflation.

Leavitt stated that she had just spoken with President Trump about the report and reiterated the administration’s belief that this incident supports its push to “buy American” and bring supply chains back to the U.S. She declined to comment on Trump’s relationship with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos but emphasized that the move was viewed through a political lens by the White House.

According to two White House officials who spoke with CNN, President Trump personally called Bezos shortly after being briefed on the potential pricing changes. The report, shared by CNN, suggested that Amazon may list both pre-tariff and post-tariff prices to illustrate cost impacts. The White House, reacting swiftly, labeled the proposal as antagonistic. In response, Amazon issued a statement denying any such plans.

Later in the day, President Trump confirmed to reporters that he had indeed spoken with Bezos. Contrary to the initial tension, he described the call as positive and referred to Bezos as a “good guy.” Trump’s personal outreach came amid a wave of media speculation and political scrutiny over the company’s pricing strategies and its broader relationship with the administration.

Looking ahead, Trump stated that his speech in Michigan later that evening would focus on economic themes, further tying into the broader discussion about tariffs, trade, and manufacturing. He also briefly mentioned that ongoing trade negotiations with India are progressing well, expressing confidence that a deal is within reach.

The developments highlight the intersection of business decisions, political messaging, and international trade policy during Trump’s presidency. As the administration remains focused on protecting American industry and countering perceived foreign influence, companies like Amazon continue to face scrutiny over how they navigate tariff impacts and public messaging.