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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.

Bessent, tariffs

CNN on MSN · 21h

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.

Independent Journal Review · 16h

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

Yahoo · 1d

Trump says Walmart should ‘eat’ the cost of tariffs

President Donald Trump said he will speak to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin separately about a potential ceasefire. Meanwhile, Trump called out Walmart, saying the nation’s largest retailer should not blame tariffs for possible price hikes at its stores across the country.

9mon 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, ...

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.

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 ...

18hon MSN

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 ...

22hon MSN

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 ...

Trump to carry out tariff threats if nations don't negotiate in 'good faith,' Bessent says

President Donald Trump will impose tariffs at the rate he threatened last month on trading partners that do not negotiate in ...

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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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