Amazon.com Inc. said it’s bracing for a tougher business climate in the coming months, echoing concerns from a range of companies that tariffs and related economic turmoil could crimp consumer spending.

The tech giant reported strong quarterly earnings that weren’t affected by new tariffs on Chinese imports, but the looming levies dimmed the company’s outlook.

The White House's reaction to reports that Amazon was planning to itemize tariff pricing — which Amazon later denied — shows how tricky the current political landscape is for American businesses. Why it matters: This kerfuffle highlights the potential blame game between corporations and the administration,