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Scott Bessent admits Trump’s tariffs may mean Walmart shoppers pay more

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Sunday that Walmart, the largest US 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 tariffs may raise prices despite Walmart pledge

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Walmart will absorb some of President Trump’s tariffs, but warned that consumers could still face higher prices, according to USA TODAY. Bessent said Walmart CEO Doug McMillon emphasized efforts to limit price hikes,

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Bessent says Walmart will absorb 'some tariffs' after speaking with retailer's CEO

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said he spoke with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who said the company with absorb ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Scott Bessent says tariff uncertainty is a tactic — otherwise countries ‘would play us in the negotiations’

"If we were to give too much certainty to the other countries, then they would play us in the negotiations," Bessent told CNN ...

Washington Examiner5d

Scott Bessent urges tax cuts to offset possible tariff inflation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested critics of President ... which reduced some tariffs. Last week, Walmart announced the tariffs would result in higher prices, with CEO Doug McMillon ...

Trump tariffs live updates: EU offers fresh trade deal to US with lobster part of package

To sweeten the deal, EU officials are also willing to extend a 2020 tariff-free arrangement on US lobster imports, as ...

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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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