Report claims Amazon raised prices since Donald Trump took office; company says: Setting the record straight
Amazon has strongly disputed a Wall Street Journal analysis claiming the e-commerce giant raised prices on everyday essentials by 5% following President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, calling the methodology “fundamentally flawed” and accusing the publication of cherry-picking data.
The WSJ study examined 2,500 common items including cough drops, antibacterial wipes, and chicken broth, finding average price increases from Trump’s inauguration through July 1. The report suggested these hikes were linked to anticipated tariff impacts on international goods.
