$500K Fine Fallout: Amazon Cancels Chinese Inventory Order Amid Soaring Tariffs
Amazon has reportedly canceled a major inventory order from China and other Asian countries, leaving several vendors burdened with unsold stock worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
According to a document reviewed by Bloomberg, the canceled items included beach chairs, scooters, and air conditioners. Additional orders placed in Vietnam and Thailand were also scrapped.
While Amazon acknowledged that it relies heavily on China-based suppliers for both components and finished goods, the company declined to comment on the specific cancellations.
These cancellations occurred just before Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, while simultaneously introducing a temporary 90-day pause with a reduced 10% reciprocal tariff. This surprise move help...