The clash between Donald Trump and Walmart over tariffs has ignited a debate on economic burdens. As Trump urges Walmart to shield consumers from price hikes, the spotlight is on how tariffs affect everyday purchases.

President Donald Trump warned Walmart on Saturday against raising its prices, writing on Truth Social that he will "be watching." "Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices throughout the chain.

President Donald Trump, fresh off a trip to the Middle East, renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Saturday and called on Walmart to "eat the tariffs" rather than raise prices.

Moreover, agreements with Britain and China have reduced overall tariff levels from recent highs, which will cut the revenue they raise. Levels will continue to fall as America inks more deals. Yet Mr Trump’s tariffs will still bring in large sums.

President Donald Trump will impose tariffs at the rate he threatened last month on trading partners that do not negotiate in "good faith" on deals, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in television interviews on Sunday.