Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had a "good conversation" with Amazon president Jeff Bezos and is pleased that the billionaire "solved the problem" of the plans to display the costs imposed by the president of customs at the prices of products in Amazon. Previously, the White home condemned the company's actions as "political and hostile".
"Jeff Bezos is very nice. large guy. He solved the problem very quickly. He did the right thing." - told Trump reporters before leaving for a rally in Michigan. The president thus commented that Amazon has given up its plans to display customs costs at the price of products sold on the platform. Trump confirmed that he had a "good conversation" on Tuesday with Bezos.
Tuesday morning, Punchbowl News reported that the giant e-commerce was planning making changes to show what part of the price of the products offered is the duties imposed by Trump. The White home spokesperson asked about this condemned these plans as "political and hostile acts".
A fewer hours later the company informed that it did not intend to implement this plan, as it was only a proposal under consideration by Amazon Haul team, Amazon's e-shop offering the cheapest goods under $20.
Trump criticized Bezos
Founder and CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos - who resigned from the position of director, but retained the function of "executive chairman" of the company - has been criticized by Trump in the past Among another things, for the "Washington Post" activity, which is owned by a billionaire. During the election campaign, however, Bezos took steps to get closer to Trump, influencing the editorial line of the journal, as well as, among another things, contributing to the President's inaugural committee.
Former richest man in the planet He was besides 1 of the guests of honor at Trump's inauguration.
Source: PAP
