Amazon’s Washington influence machine built to withstand Trump’s attacks


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  • Friday, 30 Mar 2018

The logo of Amazon is seen on the building, as a spokesperson confirms the dismissal of some of its employees in Costa Rica without detailing the numbers, according to local media in San Jose, Costa Rica March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate.

WASHINGTON: Between lobbying, campaign contributions and positioning itself as engaged on policy issues like job creation, Amazon.com has long courted a positive relationship with both the White House and Congress that will help it withstand the latest attack from US President Donald Trump. 

The company was likely not surprised when Trump criticised it via a post on Twitter on Thursday; he has slammed it in a similar manner previously. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's decision to purchase The Washington Post has also stoked Trump's ire. 

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