Amazon will begin to list the tariff impact their prices face on their website.

Question

This claim was made by Jacqui Heinrich on April 29th, 2025. After investigating into Heinrich's career, she is currently serving as a Senior Whitehouse Correspondent and anchor for FOX News. It may be interesting to note FOX News' generally acknowledged conservative bias, but I personally do not know if Heinrich shares those political beliefs herself. 

Upon looking into the more recent news surrounding this claim, I found it to be false. I was able to find an Associated Press article that reported that Amazon will not go through with listing the tariffs affecting their prices on their website. According to the article, this news came shortly after the White House called such an action a "hostile act" (Grantham-Phillips and Boak). It appears that the White House viewed this act by Amazon as an attempted political message to get customers upset about the tariffs taking place, causing those same customers to develop anger towards the political party in power.

Link to AP Article: https://apnews.com/article/amazon-tariff-prices-trump-white-house-8598569632263872a6c04f7ef330c0fd

Answer 1

This claim was made by Jacqui Heinrich on April 29, 2025. She's a Senior White House Correspondent and anchor for FOX News. While FOX is known for its conservative lean, I couldn’t find anything that confirms Heinrich personally shares those views.

When I looked into the claim, it ended up being false. According to an article from the Associated Press and a statement from Amazon staff, the idea of listing tariff costs was discussed by a team working on Amazon’s low-cost “Amazon Haul” store. It was never approved and, according to Amazon, "The team that runs our ultra low cost Amazon Haul store considered the idea of listing import charges on certain products. This was never approved and is not going to happen."

This news came after the White House called the idea a “hostile act,” suggesting they saw it as a political move that could influence how customers feel about current tariff policies and, by extension, the party in power.

So while there was some internal discussion about showing tariff-related charges, Amazon decided not to move forward with it. The claim that they will start listing tariff impacts on their website isn’t true.

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-response-to-white-house-tariffs
https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/white-house-amazon-tariff-price-announcement-is-hostile-2025-04-29/

Comments

I like how you provided background and context about the topic. Very helpful for those who are unfamiliar with this. Thanks!

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The additional context behind this whole situation was perfectly provided in your response. It helps others understand what is happening in a better way.

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I appreciate how this breaks down the situation and clarifies that Heinrich's claim is actually false, despite the discussions at Amazon. Knowing the context of the "Amazon Haul" team's consideration makes it easier to understand why the initial report might have surfaced, but the key takeaway is Amazon's direct denial that this will happen. Thanks for the clear explanation!

Answer 2

The claim that Amazon will begin to list the tariff impact their prices face on their website is false. From the Associated Press, Amazon decided not to list any tariff price impacts. The Associated Press said that this came after the White House called the move a “hostile act,” The original idea seemed to come from internal Amazon employees, but it was never confirmed as an official policy before being dropped. So, this claim is false. 

 

 

Comments

This is an okay response, however, you don't give any proof or evidence that this claim is false. I would recommend adding more facts, and some resources that prove your claims.

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Please always include source hyperlinks. Thanks!

Answer 3

Jaqui Heinrich's claim is false. Your fact-checking was valid, and you used a good source in AP News.
Jacqui Heirich shares strong conservative values in addition to working for FOX News. Furthermore, her recent posts on X reflect a right-wing political stance.
https://x.com/JacquiHeinrich

AP News is a reputable source recognized for its unbiased coverage.
In addition, CNBC released an article which confirmed the claim to be false as they directly quote:
“The team that runs our ultra low cost Amazon Haul store considered the idea of listing import charges on certain products,” Amazon spokesperson Tim Doyle said in a statement. “This was never approved and is not going to happen.”
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/29/amazon-considers-displaying-tariff-surcharge-on-low-cost-haul-products.html

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This was a really thought out response, and your use of CNBC as an additional source helps backup your answer. I like how you went onto Heirich's X page, which revealed her political stance and her bias relating to this story.

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I think this is a very thoughtful response. I appreciate that you liked into the background of the author and looked into their biases and opinions for this one. I think it is important that people pay attention to the political standing of who they are getting their sources from because most of the time it is hard not to find a bias or exaggerated source.

Answer 4

I  used the SIFT method to confirm Jacqui Heinrich's prediction that Amazon would begin listing tariffs on product pages to show the influence of Biden-era trade policies. Initially, I paused to consider the reliability and possible bias of the source, the source being Jaqui Heinrich, and she is a Senior White House Correspondent for FOX News, which has a conservative editorial approach. Still, I cannot make assumptions about what biases she has as a person and whether that carries over into her reporting. I then searched for the source, noting that her tweet did not cite or link to Amazon or any government connection. I then discovered trusted reporting from the Associated Press, which cited that Amazon decided not to move forward on listing the tariffs after the White House received the proposal, and branded it a "hostile act." There was no mention of this pricing strategy from other trusted sources like Reuters or Bloomberg. Finally, I checked the claim further down the chain, and I found that Heinrich's is one of the earliest and most transmissible public mentions about the claim, but there is no finding of any more official statement from Amazon confirming it as well. This all points toward the claim being false—Amazon did consider the pricing strategy but discarded it in the end.

• Jacqui Heinrich's tweet: https://x.com/JacquiHeinrich/status/1917255912638521427

• FOX News profile of Heinrich: https://www.foxnews.com/person/h/jacqui-heinrich

• AP News article confirming Amazon dropped the plan: https://apnews.com/article/amazon-tariff-prices-trump-white-house-8598569632263872a6c04f7ef330c0fd

Answer 5

On April 29th, 2025, Jacqui Heinrich made a statement regarding Amazon and tariffs. Heinrich is currently a senior white house correspondent and anchor at FOX News. While FOX News is widely recognized for its conservative leanings, it’s unclear whether Heinrich personally aligns with that ideology.  A recent report by the Associated Press clarified that Amazon ultimately decided not to display tariff-related price changes on its website.After looking further into the claim, I found that it is inaccurate. This decision reportedly followed strong criticism from the White House, which labeled the move a harmful  act. According to the article, the administration believed Amazon was attempting to turn public opinion against current trade policies by drawing attention to the price increases in a way that could appear politically charged.

FALSE

Source: Associated Press Article OG souce: Jacqui Heinrich on X

Answer 6

The post does a good job referencing a credible source, the AP article, to clarify the situation about Amazon and the tariffs. However, the claim about Amazon listing tariffs on their website is false. The AP article confirms Amazon won't go through with this, and the White House viewed it as a "hostile act." The post could have explained that Amazon's decision was likely more about strategy than politics, but its clear the claim doesn't hold up.

Answer 7

According to CNN, President Donald Trump allegedly called CEO Jeff Bezos and talked to him about not displaying these tariff prices on Amazon's website. While this is true, Amazon never claimed to do this, according to AP News. This claim is exaggerated though, while initial news from a source said this was going to happen, displaying costs to consumers as a multi-billion dollar company would not be the smartest move, as customers may derive and search out alternatives to said product as they see inflated costs. 

As this may have been a "Potential Attack" by Amazon as AP News states, the news source that initially made these claims is not trustworthy and the news spread quickly, eventually reaching President Trump, hence causing him to contact Amazon's CEO and sort things out. In short, display of tariffs would not be a good move for any company, this claim just fell victim to false reporting.  

AP News - https://apnews.com/article/amazon-tariff-prices-trump-white-house-8598569632263872a6c04f7ef330c0fd

CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/29/business/white-house-calls-report-that-amazon-is-adding-a-tariff-charge-a-hostile-action/index.html

Comments

your explanation really helps clear things up. I agree that the original claim was misleading. Like you pointed out, Amazon never confirmed they were going to display tariff prices, and both the AP and CNN clarified the situation well. It’s wild how fast false info can spread, especially when it involves major companies and political tension. Definitely a smart call on Amazon’s part to avoid doing something that could backfire with customers. Appreciate you doing the digging and backing it up with solid sources!

Answer 8

Although Amazon initially considered posting the tariff prices on the discounted "haul" items sold on its marketplace, the White House quickly shut them down. According to Time Magazine's Tuesday article, written by Brian Bennett, the senior White House correspondent, "The White House lashed out at Amazon on Tuesday for reportedly planning to display how much of a product’s cost comes from Trump’s tariffs." This open display of cost would show consumers the cost that they bear due to the tariffs and the negative effects they may have on consumer welfare. This is seen as a threat to the White House and a political message against Trump's tariffs. This claim was quickly shut down, and a spokesman for Amazon, Tim Doyle, says. "This was never approved and is not going to happen." The ongoing feud between Amazon and the White House seems it be continuing, and consumers are left confused and misinformed. 

https://time.com/7281274/amazon-tariff-haul-trump/

Answer 9

This claim is false, as Amazon has recently stated. This idea seemed to have been formed by  "The team that runs our ultra low cost Amazon Haul store", but no such changes have been approved by Amazon itself. This claim sparked a lot of traction online, with many X, TikTok, Instagram, and more posts flooding the internet this week. This article from NBC News includes a spokesperson from Amazon debunking the claim. 

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/amazon-says-considered-listing-tariff-charges-ultracheap-haul-site-whi-rcna203480

Answer 10

I agree with your perspective, stating that the White House took this statement from Amazon as a threat. It exposes the mismanagement within the government and further misleads citizens about tariffs and taxation. I appreciate you mentioning the Fox News conservative bias. That bias can lead to overexaggerated headlines and statements that might mislead people.