Amazon’s CEO shrugs off tariff woes with bold optimism

May 1, 2025, 5:20 pm

Amid rising tariff chatter, Amazon’s CEO confidently asserts that the company’s vast scale will neutralize the impact. With a nod to its robust business model, Amazon remains unruffled by regulatory uncertainties, delivering reassurances with a hint of cheeky defiance.

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techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Amazon sellers rush to stockpile goods

Demand remains steady, and average selling prices are stable, though some product categories have seen increased purchasing.

cnbc.com / Amazon CEO Jassy says he's 'optimistic' company could emerge from tariff uncertainty stronger

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said he's "optimistic" the company could emerge from the current tariff environment stronger than before.

theverge.com / Amazon’s CEO says the company can weather challenges from tariffs because of how big it is

In Amazon’s Q1 2025 earnings call, CEO Andy Jassy touched on the potential impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs, and he seems to think that Amazon won’t be affected too harshly. People are “buying a lot of their everyday essentials at Amazon” and the company has “extremely large selections”…

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