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Trump’s tariffs may mean Walmart shoppers pay more, his treasury chief acknowledges

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has acknowledged that Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, may pass along some of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to its shoppers through higher prices.

USA TODAY on MSN · 18h

Trump treasury secretary says Walmart will absorb some tariff costs – but shoppers may still pay more

Bessent told CNN's "State of the Union" May 18 that he spoke with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon the day before, when Trump told the company on Truth Social that they should "' EAT THE TARIFFS ," and not charge valued customers "ANYTHING."

The Independent on MSN · 19h

Trump Treasury secretary admits Americans will pay ‘some’ tariff price hikes

The Trump administration’s war with Walmart continued on Sunday, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted in an interview that Americans would be paying higher prices at the big-box retailer and other stores across the country.

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Newsweek on MSN · 18h

Bessent Warns Reciprocal Tariffs Will Return Without 'Good Faith' Talks

The treasury secretary said Sunday that countries that do not engage in "good faith" negotiations could face a return to the tariff levels announced on April 2.

The Daily Beast · 17h

Bessent Cornered Into Admitting Impact of Trump Tariff War

The Treasury secretary concedes that Walmart will shoulder higher costs because of new levies on foreign nations.

The Hill on MSN · 22h

Bessent warns tariffs will return to ‘Liberation Day’ rates if negotiations aren’t in good faith

Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday warned that tariffs on trading partners could go back to the rate slapped on them on “Liberation Day” last month if they

21hon MSN

Bessent on added costs from tariffs: ‘Some may get passed on to consumers’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to Walmart’s CEO saying prices will rise for Americans because of Trump’s tariffs.

7mon MSN

Scott Bessent urges tax cuts to offset possible tariff inflation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested critics of President Donald Trump‘s tariff plan should be open to cutting taxes, ...

Tariffs live updates: Bessent says tariffs may return to 'reciprocal' levels if deals aren't made

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Sunday that tariff rates will go back to "reciprocal" levels if countries do not make trade deals with the US during the 90-day pause. “President Trump has ...

Independent Journal Review16h

Tariffs Will Likely Lead To Price Increases, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent conceded on Sunday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could increase prices for consumers. Walmart CEO Doug ...

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Prices are probably going up at Walmart. Watch for Target and other retailers to detail the tariff impact this week.

Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat’ higher costs brought on by his trade approach as terms like ‘tariffs,’ ‘uncertainty’ and ...

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