Amazon Raises Prices on Essentials Amid Tariffs and Pledge to Keep Costs Low
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Since President Trump announced tariffs, Amazon has raised prices on over 1,200 low-cost products by an average of 5%, sparking social media criticism linking the increases to Trump's trade policies, while Walmart has lowered some prices. Amazon claims the fluctuations do not reflect overall pricing, but the report highlights concerns about rising living costs for consumers.
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