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We all know that China was eating the tariffs according to Lutnick and
Trump because that's what they told Americans months ago. Now they want WalMart to eat the tariffs, ostensibly instead of China paying them as
Trump said.

Why is Trump forcing an American corporation to pay the tariffs that he
said China would pay? Was that $300 million China just paid Trump another bribe? This time from the COMMUNISTS!!

Read here:

Trump Tells Walmart Eat The Tariffs: Heres What Prices Could Go Up As
Retailer Warns Of Higher Prices

President Donald Trump told Walmart to stop blaming his sweeping tariffs as
the reason for price increases, urging the retail conglomerate to absorb
the costs of the tariffs as it prepares to raise the prices of several
goods this month.



Trump told Walmart to EAT THE TARIFFS in a Truth Social post, telling the retailer to not charge customers anything extra as his tariffs begin to
take effect.

John David Rainey, Walmart's chief financial officer, told CNBC this week
the increase in tariffs is more than any supplier can absorb and so I'm concerned that [the] consumer is going to start seeing higher prices toward
the end of May and even more so in June.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said during the retailers first quarter earnings
call that tariffs on trading partners like Columbia, Peru and Costa Rica
have applied pressure on the prices of bananas, avocados and coffee.
However, McMillon has assured consumers Walmart won't let tariff-related
cost pressure on some general merchandise items put pressure on food
prices. Child products such as strollers, car seats and toys could also see
a jump in cost despite Trumps recent decision to lower tariff rates on most Chinese goods to 30%. McMillion also noted electronics prices could be pressured, as China represents a large share of imported electronic
products.

Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising
prices throughout the chain, Trump said. Walmart made BILLIONS OF DOLLARS
last year, far more than expected. Between Walmart and China they should,
as is said, EAT THE TARIFFS, and not charge valued customers ANYTHING. Ill
be watching, and so will your customers! ! !

Foxconn, one of the worlds largest contract manufacturers and a major Apple partner, recently downgraded its outlook from strong growth to significant growth, with the manufacturer's chairman saying changes in U. S. tariff policies have considerably impacted the global supply chain... with recent exchange rate fluctuations adding to the uncertainty. Toyota cited the
impact of U. S. tariffs when it estimated $1.25 billion in profits were
erased in April and March. Toy company Mattel paused its full-year guidance this month over the tariffs and said it may raise prices of its toys where necessary.

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