Walmart may have to raise some prices if Trump tariffs take effect, CFO says

The discounter's comments are the latest warning from retail leaders about the potential impact of the tariffs.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

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

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.

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

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. “We never want to raise prices,” ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

Trump's proposed tariffs would raise prices for these products, experts say

“This will directly impact people’s pocketbooks,” one expert said.

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.

The markets could have the final say on Trump’s tax cuts and tariffs

Financial markets could wind up as the final arbiter about whether he has gone too far.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

How to Attract Holiday Shoppers? Target and Walmart Say: Price Cuts and Throwbacks

Big-box retailers are rolling out discounts ahead of the winter shopping season.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Trump win and threat of more tariffs raises expectations for more China stimulus

Donald Trump's presidential win has raised the bar for Beijing's fiscal stimulus plans, expected Friday.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Markets look past Trump tariffs, but they could be ‘life or death’ for some companies

Donald Trump’s most consistent policy commitment is to tariffs, or taxes paid by U.S. importers of foreign goods.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

This popular ‘Trump trade’ may have run its course — at least for now, strategist says

One key ally of former President Donald Trump grabbed headlines recently when he suggested that $2 trillion in federal spending could be cut during a second Trump Administration. That could mean ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Businesses Ready Price Hikes on Imports to Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Many manufacturers and retailer relying on imports are already planning to pass on the added expenses from proposed protectionist duties to customers.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.

The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Cuban implies Trump's tariff threat having negative impact 'right now'

Billionaire and former Harris campaign surrogate Mark Cuban warned of the negative impact of President-elect Trump's tariff plans, which include a general tariff on imported goods and an additional ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Postal Service: Restoring service in hurricane-hit areas may take 'some time'

Officials for the United States Postal Service gave an update Wednesday on recovery efforts following hurricanes Helene and Milton, saying that restoring full service in affected areas may take ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Trump’s Tariff Plan Would Upend Trade Flows, Raise Costs, Draw Retaliation

Visions of another trade war with China and a rise in inflation are only a few of the worries economic experts raise with the prospect of a second term for the GOP hopeful.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live

Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

JPMorgan may be ‘best in class’ but it’s time to take profits, analyst says

Baird’s David A. George downgrades megabank to underperform because it’s “more than fully priced” at recent levels.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Arkansas May Have Vast Lithium Reserves, Researchers Say

Federal and state researchers said there might be five million to 19 million tons of lithium, more than enough to meet the world’s demand for the battery ingredient.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Scientist Says NASA Lander May Have Accidentally Killed Life on Mars

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Here's what President-elect Trump's tariff plan may mean for your wallet

President-elect Donald Trump proposed sweeping new tariffs on the campaign trail that may raise prices for consumers and trigger job loss, economists said.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Kroger and Walmart Deny ‘Surge Pricing’ After Adopting Digital Price Tags

Some members of Congress have expressed concerns that stores will monitor customers and raise prices. Business experts say the technology has not raised customers’ grocery bills.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

How Congress may look after Trump takes office

The balance of power may be changing in Congress and it hangs on the results of several key House of Representatives races. This comes as the Senate prepares for a new majority party. CBS News' ...

Trump's tariffs could trigger 'dramatic' price spikes on clothes, furniture, warns retail group

Vice President Kamala Harris has campaigned against Donald Trump's tariff proposals, calling them a sales tax on American consumers.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Will Trump’s tariffs cause price hikes in electronics? Here’s how his plans could lead to trouble in the semiconductor industry

The semiconductor industry could be facing some serious trouble next year, if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on some of his campaign promises.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Trump says there's no 'price tag' on his deportation proposal

President-elect Trump said in an interview Thursday with NBC News that "there is no price tag" when it comes to his mass deportation plan. Throughout the campaign cycle, Trump touted a "Day 1 ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

How would Trump’s promise of mass deportations of migrants work?

The mass deportation of undocumented immigrants would face legal and practical challenges - and cost billions.

Why the bond market may have it entirely backwards on Trump and Harris

A reduction in labor supply would weigh on the U.S. economy, and impact the bond market.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

How a push for early voting may have helped Trump in Georgia

NBC News' Blayne Alexander reports on the possible impact of former President Trump encouraging early voting as the Georgia secretary of state says he believes Trump has an insurmountable lead in ...

Steve Madden says it will cut production in China to avoid Trump tariffs

The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.

Can Trump impose tariffs without Congress? It's complicated, experts say.

President-elect Donald Trump claims he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The reality is more complicated, according to trade experts.

Here’s how tariffs can be implemented without rocking markets, Trump-friendly strategist says

A senior hedge-fund strategist argues the Trump administration can have its tariff cake and eat it too.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Forget betting on Trump vs. Harris. These people are wagering that Costco will raise the price of its $1.50 hot dog–and–soda deal.

Kalshi, a New York-based exchange platform, is letting traders predict what the future holds for the famed Costco combo.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

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