Amazon cancels certain inventory orders from China amid escalating trade war; online comments suggest 'order from Temu'.
Concern spreads across the internet over the possible disappearance of Prime Day.
Amazon, the American e-commerce giant, has decided to cancel orders for various products from China in the context of the ongoing trade war over tariffs. This measure not only affects China but has also impacted other Asian countries. Among the items involved are scooters, air conditioners, beach chairs, and more.
Sellers have expressed that this move by Amazon could be a reaction to the imposed tariffs. However, the extent of the affected orders has not yet been precisely determined. A supplier in China mentioned that their bulk order of beach chairs, valued at $500,000, was canceled despite the production being completed. This supplier finds themselves in a complicated situation, as they cannot make payments to the factory or the workers without shipments being executed. The seller had previously received an email from Amazon indicating that some orders had been made in error.
Scott Miller, a former supplier manager for Amazon who now works as an e-commerce consultant, stated that the cancellations were carried out without prior notice, forcing sellers to renegotiate with the company. Miller warned that Amazon has complete control in this situation, leaving Asian suppliers with no viable options, both to seek other retailers and to sell their products at lower prices in different markets.
The reaction online to this decision by Amazon has been mixed. Some users support the measure, arguing that it will encourage more responsible and frugal consumption, while others lament the loss of affordable products in a challenging economic context. Several commented on alternatives like Alibaba or Temu, suggesting that those platforms could become viable options for consumers.
The discussion on social media also included humor, with users mocking the situation and echoing the idea that many of the products they buy are simply unnecessary luxuries. Some expressed surprise at the possibility that there will no longer be promotional events like Prime Day. The controversy surrounding these changes reflects a division of opinions regarding the implications of current trade policies and their effect on the market.