Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is facing another boycott threat despite reporting increased sales and profits in the first quarter of 2025. The company’s U.S. sales rose by 8% year-over-year, with operating income increasing by 13% in the region.
This comes amid consumer concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which can lead to higher prices for consumers. Amazon previously faced a weeklong boycott in March organized by The People’s Union USA, citing issues such as worker exploitation, harm to small businesses, union suppression, tax avoidance, and privacy violations.
The People’s Union USA has announced another boycott of Amazon, scheduled from May 6 to May 12. The group criticizes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for agreeing not to list tariff costs next to item prices on Amazon, following pressure from the White House.
Trump recently announced a 10% baseline tariff on imports, later pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on most countries except China, where tariffs were raised to 145%. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned that third-party sellers might pass tariff costs onto customers.
The People’s Union USA urges consumers to avoid all Amazon-owned entities, including Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, Twitch, and others. The group also plans boycotts against Walmart, Target, and McDonald’s, accusing large corporations of driving up prices, underpaying workers, and outsourcing jobs while earning record profits.
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