Are Tariffs Amazon's Kryptonite?

Retailers are going to feel the impact of the tariffs, but the burden will not be distributed evenly. Amazon's reliance on third-party sellers and Chinese suppliers could make the tariffs especially harmful for Amazon, as Travis Hoium covers in this video.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of April 9, 2025. The video was published on April 11, 2025.

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John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Travis Hoium has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Target, and Walmart. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.