Amazon’s brief consideration of displaying tariff costs alongside product prices has become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over trade policy transparency and corporate responsibility. The e-commerce giant quickly reversed course after facing intense political pressure, including a direct phone call from President Donald Trump to founder Jeff Bezos. This dramatic episode highlights the complex…
Trump and Bezos Hold High-Stakes Call Ahead of Amazon Earnings Report
The relationship between former adversaries Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos took center stage in late April 2025, as mounting tensions over tariff policies threatened to overshadow Amazon’s highly anticipated first-quarter earnings report. What began as a contentious dispute over the e-commerce giant’s alleged plans to display tariff costs on product listings quickly transformed into a…
Amazon Invests $4 Billion to Expand Small Town Delivery Network
Amazon has announced a groundbreaking $4 billion investment to revolutionize delivery services in rural America, marking one of the most significant expansions of e-commerce infrastructure in small towns and rural communities across the United States. This ambitious initiative will triple the size of Amazon’s rural delivery network by 2026, bringing same-day and next-day delivery services…
Consumer Spending Trends: What Shoppers Are Buying or Delaying Amid Tariffs
The of American consumer spending has undergone a dramatic transformation in 2025, with tariffs emerging as the second-biggest concern for shoppers after inflation. As trade policies continue to create uncertainty across the economy, consumers are fundamentally changing how, when, and what they purchase. The ripple effects of these policy shifts are creating what economists call…
Amazon Launches First Kuiper Internet Satellites to Compete with Starlink
Amazon has officially entered the satellite internet arena with the successful launch of its first 27 Project Kuiper satellites on April 28, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s ambitious $10 billion venture to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink dominance. The satellites were deployed aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space…
Amazon Sellers Raise Prices After Trump’s China Tariffs, Calling Situation ‘Unsustainable’
The ripple effects of President Trump’s escalating trade war with China have reached American consumers’ doorsteps, with Amazon sellers dramatically raising prices on Chinese-made goods as tariffs create what industry leaders are calling an “unsustainable” business environment. Recent analysis reveals that prices for China-manufactured products sold on Amazon have surged 2.6% between January and mid-June…
MercadoLibre CEO: US-China Trade War Creates Major Opportunities for Latin America
The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China are creating unprecedented opportunities for Latin American economies, according to Marcos Galperin, CEO and founder of MercadoLibre, often dubbed the “Amazon of Latin America.” Speaking at the LatAm Tech Forum in Miami, Argentina’s wealthiest individual with an estimated fortune of $8.7 billion, believes the region…
E-commerce Dropshippers Suffer Profit Losses from Trump’s Tariff Increases
The dropshipping industry, once considered a low-risk entry point into e-commerce, now faces unprecedented challenges as President Trump’s expanded tariff policies reshape international trade dynamics. These new trade measures have created a perfect storm for online entrepreneurs who built their businesses around affordable Chinese imports, fundamentally altering the economics that made dropshipping attractive to millions…
Target CEO Meets Al Sharpton Over DEI Rollback as Boycott Looms
Target Corporation finds itself at the center of a growing controversy as CEO Brian Cornell met with civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton in April 2025 to address mounting criticism over the retailer’s decision to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The high-stakes meeting came amid calls for boycotts, declining foot traffic,…
Etsy Promotes Domestic Shopping as Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Import Prices
E-commerce is experiencing a seismic shift as President Trump’s comprehensive tariff policies reshape how Americans shop online. While major retailers scramble to absorb rising costs, Etsy has emerged with a strategic advantage that could transform its market position. The Brooklyn-based marketplace, known for handmade and vintage items, is actively promoting domestic shopping as a solution…