{"id":5732,"date":"2025-05-17T23:49:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T18:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=5732"},"modified":"2025-05-17T23:49:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T18:49:24","slug":"trump-tells-walmart-to-eat-the-tariffs-instead-of-raising-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=5732","title":{"rendered":"Trump tells Walmart to \u2018eat the tariffs\u2019 instead of raising prices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Walmart should \u201ceat the tariffs\u201d instead of blaming duties imposed on imported goods for the retailer\u2019s increase prices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His comments were in response to the world\u2019s largest retailer saying this week that it would have to start raising prices later this month due to high cost of tariffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWalmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain. Walmart made BILLIONS OF DOLLARS last year, far more than expected,\u201d Trump said in a post on Truth Social.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBetween Walmart and China they should, as is said, \u2018EAT THE TARIFFS,\u2019 and not charge valued customers ANYTHING.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A representative of Walmart could not be reached immediately for comment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walmart Inc., the world\u2019s largest retailer, operates approximately 4,700 stores in the U.S. and has a global presence, with a business model focused on \u201ceveryday low prices\u201d for lower- and middle-income shoppers. Founded in 1962 by Sam Walton and headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart generates about 60% of its U.S. sales from groceries, with two-thirds of its merchandise sourced domestically and the rest from countries like China and Mexico. Its growing e-commerce platform and Walmart+ membership program enhance customer loyalty, but the company\u2019s reliance on imports makes it vulnerable to trade policy changes, such as President Donald Trump\u2019s 2025 tariffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump\u2019s tariffs, including a 10% universal import levy, 30% on Chinese goods, and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, significantly impact Walmart by raising costs for electronics, toys, clothing, and imported produce like bananas and avocados. Walmart has confirmed price increases starting late May 2025, with more expected by June, as its thin retail margins limit cost absorption. The company is pressuring suppliers, particularly in China, to cut prices by up to 10%, but resistance from Chinese suppliers and government intervention complicates these efforts. Walmart is also diversifying its supply chain by sourcing from countries like India and substituting materials (e.g., fiberglass for aluminum), though limited alternatives for some goods, like imported food, pose challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite these pressures, Walmart\u2019s scale, two-thirds domestic sourcing, and strong Walmart+ program provide a competitive edge, potentially allowing it to gain market share as smaller retailers struggle. However, tariff-driven price hikes, combined with declining consumer sentiment and recession fears, could strain its lower-income customer base. Walmart\u2019s stock has seen volatility, dropping 8% after initial tariff announcements but recovering 9% after a 90-day tariff pause in April 2025. CEO Doug McMillon\u2019s meetings with Trump highlight the risk of supply chain disruptions, yet Walmart\u2019s history of navigating crises and investments in low prices and technology position it to adapt, though rising costs and political scrutiny remain significant hurdles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Walmart should \u201ceat the tariffs\u201d instead of blaming duties imposed on imported goods for the retailer\u2019s increase prices. 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