Walmart CFO: Trump’s Tariffs Mean Higher Prices for Shoppers

Walmart, America’s largest retailer, is preparing for potential price increases on some products if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his proposed tariffs. During a recent interview with CNBC, Walmart CFO John David Rainey explained how the policy could force the company to adjust its everyday low-price strategy.

“Our model is everyday low prices,” Rainey said. “But there probably will be cases where prices will go up for consumers.”

While he did not specify which products could be affected, Rainey emphasized that Walmart is committed to keeping prices low wherever possible. The warning comes as Walmart beat Wall Street’s earnings and sales expectations and raised its full-year forecast, a sign of the retailer’s current strength amid economic uncertainty.

During his campaign, President-elect Trump pledged to impose tariffs ranging from 10% to as high as 100% on imported goods, with a specific focus on China. Such sweeping changes could significantly impact retailers like Walmart, which rely on a global supply chain to keep costs low.

The potential tariffs could have far-reaching consequences for American consumers. Higher prices on everyday items, from clothing to electronics, may strain household budgets, particularly as inflation and other economic pressures continue to challenge families.