Amazon Denies Raising Prices on Essentials Amid Trump Tariff Claims

Amazon disputes WSJ’s claims of price hikes linked to Trump tariffs, citing dynamic pricing and discounts.
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Amazon Denies Raising Prices on Essentials Amid Trump Tariff Claims
Amazon Price Increases Under Trump: Company Pushes Back on WSJ Claims Shoppers looking for answers about Amazon price increases under Trump may be wondering whether political policy has driven up the cost of essentials like cough drops and deodorant. A recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report claimed that prices on 2,500 everyday items sold by Amazon have gone up by an average of 5% since Trump took office. Amazon has now responded forcefully, labeling the report "fundamentally flawed" and claiming the analysis ignores key factors like seasonal sales and dynamic pricing. The issue has sparked a broader conversation about inflation, tariffs, and how e-commerce giants adjust their pricing models in response to global and domestic policies. Image Credits:Matthias Balk/picture alliance / Getty Images Amazon price increases under Trump: What the WSJ report claimed According to the WSJ, the analysis focused on a wide range of frequently purchased Amazon items—everything from antibacter…