Amazon Shares Face Pressure as Trade Tensions Resurface

The specter of renewed trade conflicts is rattling markets, with Amazon experiencing significant fallout. Former President Donald Trump’s renewed threats of heightened tariffs on Chinese goods have triggered investor anxiety, particularly for the Seattle-based e-commerce giant whose supply chain remains deeply connected to Chinese manufacturers. Could Amazon emerge as the primary casualty in this latest chapter of trade disputes?

Amazon’s stock declined approximately 4% following the tariff announcements, marking one of its most substantial single-day losses in recent months. This sharp downturn reflects investor concerns about the company’s extensive reliance on Chinese suppliers. More than half of all products sold through Amazon’s marketplace originate from Chinese manufacturers, positioning the company for potential cost structure impacts if broader... Read more...