A Walmart executive warned that President-elect Trump’s plans to raise tariffs on imports could drive the retail giant to increase the price of store items.

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Walmart warns it will have to raise prices if Trump’s tariffs are enacted

Corporate executives were taking a wait-and-see approach to President-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose heavy tariffs on imports when he takes office in January, but many have raised concerns about the effect such levies will have on inflation.

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Walmart’s CFO John David Rainey said the retailer would likely have to raise prices on some items if President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs take effect.

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Walmart will likely raise some prices if Trump tariffs take effect, CFO says

Walmart executive warns of price increases due to Trump's tariffs. The retail giant aims to avoid the impact of these policies.

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Walmart CFO says some prices might rise if Trump’s tariffs take effect

Walmart, the largest US retailer, said its prices could increase if tariffs rise.

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Walmart, other US companies warn Trump tariffs could mean higher prices

Walmart has signaled price hikes should be expected if President-elect  Donald Trump makes good on his plan to implement a broad tariff regime.  The retailer’s CFO John David Rainey said the company would likely have to raise its prices, which is against its model and wishes. “We never want to raise prices,” he told CNBC. “Our model is everyday low prices. But there probably will be cases where prices will go up for consumers.” Rainey added that…

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Trump's sweeping tariff plan could lead Walmart to raise prices on some of its products, CFO John David Rainey said.Dominick Reuter/Business InsiderWalmart's CFO said that Trump's proposed tariffs could lead the retailer to raise prices.About one-third of the retailer's products are imported, mostly in non-grocery items.During Trump's previous term, Walmart said it would try to avoid food price increases by managing costs elsewhere.Walmart is th…

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Walmart, others raise alarms over Trump’s proposed tariffs

Donald Trump’s second term as president could spell higher costs for Walmart shoppers.
The retail giant’s CFO told CNBC that if the tariffs...

Walmart CFO says some prices might rise if Trump’s tariffs take effect

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