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Our prediction then was that the specific term you choose for the price hike would become politicized. Like some companies may label the tariff fee as a Trump fee. Which implies this is Trump's fault. Or other companies may call it the China fee. Which implies this is China's fault. Basically, the term you choose for the tariff fee of a price hike carries some political baggage.

Our prediction then was that the specific term you choose for the price hike would become politicized. Like some companies may label the tariff fee as a Trump fee. Which implies this is Trump's fault. Or other companies may call it the China fee. Which implies this is China's fault. Basically, the term you choose for the tariff fee of a price hike carries some political baggage.

And that came true yesterday. This was the big business beef. First, Puck News reported that Amazon would, quote, soon show how much Trump's tariffs are adding to the price of each product. Basically, a terror feat. And the White House was pissed. The press secretary said in front of all the news outlets that would be considered a hostile and political act if Amazon did that.

And that came true yesterday. This was the big business beef. First, Puck News reported that Amazon would, quote, soon show how much Trump's tariffs are adding to the price of each product. Basically, a terror feat. And the White House was pissed. The press secretary said in front of all the news outlets that would be considered a hostile and political act if Amazon did that.

And that came true yesterday. This was the big business beef. First, Puck News reported that Amazon would, quote, soon show how much Trump's tariffs are adding to the price of each product. Basically, a terror feat. And the White House was pissed. The press secretary said in front of all the news outlets that would be considered a hostile and political act if Amazon did that.

And then things just escalated really fast. Like, President Trump literally called Jeff Bezos, billionaire founder of Amazon, on the phone. He basically said, what the hell? I thought you were on my side, Bezos. And then the press secretary fired back with another point about Amazon bringing in President Biden to the situation.

And then things just escalated really fast. Like, President Trump literally called Jeff Bezos, billionaire founder of Amazon, on the phone. He basically said, what the hell? I thought you were on my side, Bezos. And then the press secretary fired back with another point about Amazon bringing in President Biden to the situation.

And then things just escalated really fast. Like, President Trump literally called Jeff Bezos, billionaire founder of Amazon, on the phone. He basically said, what the hell? I thought you were on my side, Bezos. And then the press secretary fired back with another point about Amazon bringing in President Biden to the situation.

The press secretary said, why didn't Amazon do that when President Biden hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years? Now, yetis, one way to think about this is that President Trump kind of has a phantom seat in every corporate boardroom right now. So it was no surprise to us that five hours later, Amazon announced they're not planning to add tariff fees and they never will in the future.

The press secretary said, why didn't Amazon do that when President Biden hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years? Now, yetis, one way to think about this is that President Trump kind of has a phantom seat in every corporate boardroom right now. So it was no surprise to us that five hours later, Amazon announced they're not planning to add tariff fees and they never will in the future.

The press secretary said, why didn't Amazon do that when President Biden hiked inflation to the highest level in 40 years? Now, yetis, one way to think about this is that President Trump kind of has a phantom seat in every corporate boardroom right now. So it was no surprise to us that five hours later, Amazon announced they're not planning to add tariff fees and they never will in the future.

So like if Uppa Baby, the stroller company, raises the price of their strollers from $900 to $1,200, they're not going to call it a $300 surcharge on Amazon. On Amazon, the increased price must simply be an increased price. There can't be a new label separating out any kind of tariff or import fee.

So like if Uppa Baby, the stroller company, raises the price of their strollers from $900 to $1,200, they're not going to call it a $300 surcharge on Amazon. On Amazon, the increased price must simply be an increased price. There can't be a new label separating out any kind of tariff or import fee.

So like if Uppa Baby, the stroller company, raises the price of their strollers from $900 to $1,200, they're not going to call it a $300 surcharge on Amazon. On Amazon, the increased price must simply be an increased price. There can't be a new label separating out any kind of tariff or import fee.

And the reason Amazon's doing this besties is, well, from their perspective, they rely on the federal government too much right now to be on Trump's bad side. Think about it. Trump could order the U.S. Postal Service to stop delivering Amazon packages. Or Trump could stop letting Amazon use NASA launch pads for their space and satellite ambitions.

And the reason Amazon's doing this besties is, well, from their perspective, they rely on the federal government too much right now to be on Trump's bad side. Think about it. Trump could order the U.S. Postal Service to stop delivering Amazon packages. Or Trump could stop letting Amazon use NASA launch pads for their space and satellite ambitions.

And the reason Amazon's doing this besties is, well, from their perspective, they rely on the federal government too much right now to be on Trump's bad side. Think about it. Trump could order the U.S. Postal Service to stop delivering Amazon packages. Or Trump could stop letting Amazon use NASA launch pads for their space and satellite ambitions.

Or Trump could block any acquisition Amazon tries for the next four years. Oh, Bezos, you want to buy TikTok? Cute kid, not happening. It doesn't matter if these blockages are legal or not. Even if they get overturned in courts, it could cause chaos for Amazon.

Or Trump could block any acquisition Amazon tries for the next four years. Oh, Bezos, you want to buy TikTok? Cute kid, not happening. It doesn't matter if these blockages are legal or not. Even if they get overturned in courts, it could cause chaos for Amazon.

Or Trump could block any acquisition Amazon tries for the next four years. Oh, Bezos, you want to buy TikTok? Cute kid, not happening. It doesn't matter if these blockages are legal or not. Even if they get overturned in courts, it could cause chaos for Amazon.