Claim – Amazon allegedly left the United States due to trade tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, moving its headquarters to Dubai and activating the “Silver Compass” project.
Analysis
Alarmist messages are circulating on social media, in various languages, claiming that Amazon left the United States in response to new trade tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.
The sensationalist content states that the company moved its headquarters to Dubai, activating a project called “Silver Compass”, causing a collapse in Seattle and global economic impact. Below is the full version of the hoax:
Version 1: Trump cornered: Amazon leaves the US — $13 billion tariff shakes Amazon supply chains. Amazon abandons the US! A political and economic shock without precedent: Trump is furious and the White House accuses Amazon’s decision of being political. Find out how the new tariffs forced the e-commerce giant to move its global HQ to Dubai.
The secret Silver Compass project has been activated: massive relocation, logistics restructuring, and new data centers in the UAE. Immediate impacts in Seattle: real estate crash, job losses, and talent drain. Meanwhile, Dubai and Abu Dhabi become the new hubs of global innovation.
Version 2: Amazon responded to Trump’s tariffs by leaving America, and Trump COMPLETELY LOST CONTROL! Amazon is leaving the United States due to Trump’s new tariffs! One of the world’s biggest tech companies is moving its headquarters abroad in response to the new administration’s aggressive trade policy.
What will be the consequences for the global economy, consumers, and international trade relations? Find out how Amazon is adapting to this new reality and what it means for the future of global commerce.
Fact-check
The content above generated significant buzz and unfounded concerns but is based on false information. Let’s answer the following questions: 1) Did Amazon really leave the US due to Trump’s tariffs? 2) Is there a project called “Silver Compass”? 3) Are there similar hoaxes about companies leaving the US due to Trump’s policies?
Did Amazon leave the US because of Trump’s tariffs?
No. Amazon remains headquartered in the United States, specifically in Seattle, Washington. There has been no announcement by the company regarding moving its headquarters to Dubai or any other country. There is no credible news coverage or official statement by Amazon indicating such a strategic move in response to trade tariffs.
This claim was entirely fabricated, likely with the aid of generative artificial intelligence. It’s not the first time (as we’ll see below) that a fake news story about a company exiting the US due to Trump’s tariffs has gone viral.
Is there a project called “Silver Compass” related to Amazon?
There is no such project called “Silver Compass” in official records, press releases, or Amazon’s financial reports. A search for the term in SEC filings (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) and on Amazon’s official channels yields no results. It’s a fictional name created to make the hoax seem more credible.
Are there other hoaxes about companies leaving the US because of Trump?
Yes. This disinformation format is very similar to a previously debunked claim that Ford had suspended production in the US due to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. The structure, sensationalist style, and collapse-related language are recurring features of fake content generated using AI to spread widely online.
Conclusion
The claim that Amazon left the United States due to Donald Trump’s tariffs is false. There’s no evidence of headquarters relocation, a project named “Silver Compass”, or a major restructuring. The company continues to operate from Seattle, and the hoax follows a known pattern of fake news created with generative AI.
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