A photo captures an Amazon package in a facility in Horn-Bad Meinberg, western Germany, in December 2024.
Following a report by Punchbowl News claiming that Amazon would disclose the tariff impact on product costs, the White House criticized the proposal.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described Amazon's announcement as a "hostile and political act."
However, Amazon later clarified that listing import charges on products was never approved.
Amazon Haul, a section of the website offering products under $20, was mentioned in the statement.
The Trump administration's tariffs have raised concerns about potential price hikes for American consumers.
Amazon, the second-largest U.S. retailer by sales, is under scrutiny for its pricing strategies.
In response to the report, Leavitt emphasized the importance of buying American-made products.
Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, has faced scrutiny for his political affiliations and business decisions.
