Amazon announced plans to hire 250,000 workers for the upcoming holiday season across its U.S. fulfillment and transportation networks, matching the hiring levels of the previous two years.

This move underscores Amazon’s preparation for a surge in holiday orders despite widespread concerns about cautious U.S. consumer spending.

State of play: Consumer caution stems partly from the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies on Chinese imports. • According to Adobe Analytics, U.S. holiday online sales are projected to grow at a slower pace this year, though e-commerce sales are still expected to outperform overall retail growth. • Amazon noted that Trump’s latest tariffs on Chinese imports are unlikely to significantly affect holiday sales since most inventory is already stocke

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