markwayne mullin just pushed a bill that could make your next Amazon package cost way more—here’s the hidden fee
Senator Markwayne Mullin is teaming up with a group of lawmakers to slap a new tax on online shopping, and experts say it could add $50 to your monthly budget. The proposed legislation targets third-party sellers, which account for over 60% of items on platforms like Amazon and eBay. If passed, the fee would be passed directly to you at checkout, raising prices on everything from phone chargers to holiday gifts. Consumer advocates are fuming, calling it a “stealth tax on middle-class families” that could also kill small businesses relying on e-commerce. One study shows the average U.S. household already spends $300 a month online under the current inflation; this bill could push that to $350 overnight. Mullin claims it’s about “fair competition,” but your wallet will feel the real squeeze. Check your shopping cart: this could hit before Black Friday.