Amazon.com Inc. said it’s bracing for a tougher business climate in the coming months, echoing concerns from a range of companies that tariffs and related economic turmoil could crimp consumer spending.

The White House's reaction to reports that Amazon was planning to itemize tariff pricing — which Amazon later denied — shows how tricky the current political landscape is for American businesses. Why it matters: This kerfuffle highlights the potential blame game between corporations and the administration,

Amazon is trying to ease sellers' concerns about the impact of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump's administration on e-commerce activities. The company assures that it has not yet observed a drop in demand or a significant increase in retail prices,