Senator Elizabeth Warren has questioned Amazon founder Jeff Bezos regarding any “promises or favors” he may have received from President Donald Trump in exchange for dropping plans to display tariff costs on Amazon’s platform. Following a report that Amazon considered showing tariff costs, Trump contacted Bezos, leading to the company reversing its decision. Warren criticizes this move, arguing that transparency on tariff costs could have informed consumers about the true costs of Trump’s tariff policies. In her letter, Warren seeks clarification on whether Trump offered concessions or threatened adverse policy consequences in relation to Amazon’s decision. Amazon has denied the claims, stating they are inaccurate.
— new from The Verge
