Walmart Vows Transparency on Tariff Costs After Trump Criticism

Walmart said it will keep informing stakeholders about tariff impacts after President Trump criticized its plans to raise prices, according to Bloomberg. Executive Dan Bartlett said the company is not trying to be political but is simply sharing facts about tariffs. He said Walmart strives for consistency in its internal and public messaging and felt obligated to inform investors and customers about future guidance. Trump criticized Walmart on social media last month for raising prices after new tariffs, saying the retailer should absorb the costs instead of passing them to consumers. Walmart said some prices will rise due to tariffs, though supplier changes may offset increases, and it plans to keep prices competitive and as low as possible.