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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.

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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."

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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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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday, that tariff rates will go back to "reciprocal" levels if trade deals aren't made during the 90-day pause. “President Trump has put them on notice that ...

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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I’m an Economist: This Is Why Trump’s Tariffs Change So Often and What That Means for Your Money

It may seem like just about every day there's news from President Donald Trump's administration about tariffs and deals.

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