Trump urged Walmart to absorb tariff costs, citing its profits, but the retailer plans price hikes due to slim margins. Here's why, and what it means for shoppers and the retail industry.

Walmart has indicated that consumers will soon start seeing higher costs as Trump's tariffs have begun to take effect. And retailers broadly have tried to warn consumers about imp

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.

The heads of General Motors, Ford and Stellantis met with Trump to outline how his tariffs would disrupt automaking. Trump gave them some reprieves on domestic vehicles with foreign parts not covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, but he still has a 25% tax on imported steel and aluminum.

Economist Peter Schiff is once again calling out President Donald Trump’s logic on trade and tariffs, arguing that the economic logic behind this stance does not hold up. What Happened: On Saturday, Schiff posted on X in response to

MAGA America is about to catch the worst of what President Donald Trump’s tariff are bringing, and Trump knew all along his tariffs would bring it, says The New Republic’s ‘Daily Blast’ podcast host Greg Sargent and Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens.

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.

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.