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Trump Tariffs Force Amazon Price Hikes, CEO Warns

1/20/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are driving price changes at Amazon, according to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy at Davos.
  • Amazon had pre-purchased inventory to blunt tariff impacts, which has been depleted, causing price rises.
  • Sellers face a choice: pass costs to consumers or absorb them to sustain demand, Jassy said.
  • He noted retail margins remain thin, making cost absorption difficult and signaling a shift from earlier minimal-price claims.