President Trump went after Amazon again on Tuesday, attacking the online retail giant for using the U.S. Postal Service as its “Delivery Boy.”
“I am right about Amazon costing the United States Post Office massive amounts of money for being their Delivery Boy. Amazon should pay these costs (plus) and not have them bourne by the American Taxpayer,” Trump tweeted.
I am right about Amazon costing the United States Post Office massive amounts of money for being their Delivery Boy. Amazon should pay these costs (plus) and not have them bourne by the American Taxpayer. Many billions of dollars. P.O. leaders don’t have a clue (or do they?)!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 3, 2018
The tweet comes days after Trump called for shipping and tax hikes on the company, arguing that Amazon is costing the U.S. government too much money by using its shipping services.
“It is reported that the U.S. Post Office will lose $1.50 on average for each package it delivers for Amazon,” Trump tweeted Saturday.
While we are on the subject, it is reported that the U.S. Post Office will lose $1.50 on average for each package it delivers for Amazon. That amounts to Billions of Dollars. The Failing N.Y. Times reports that “the size of the company’s lobbying staff has ballooned,” and that…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 31, 2018
Trump went on to argue that the company should pay more for shipping through the U.S. Postal Service.
“This Post Office scam must stop. Amazon must pay real costs (and taxes) now!”
…does not include the Fake Washington Post, which is used as a “lobbyist” and should so REGISTER. If the P.O. “increased its parcel rates, Amazon’s shipping costs would rise by $2.6 Billion.” This Post Office scam must stop. Amazon must pay real costs (and taxes) now!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 31, 2018
