Walmart Warns Prices Will Rise Soon, Citing Tariff Pressures

Bentonville, Arkansas, USA: Walmart announced it will raise prices on various consumer goods, attributing the move to ongoing tariffs, including a 30% levy on many imports. Though the U.S. and China recently paused their trade war, Walmart still faces higher supplier costs and won’t absorb them fully. Basic groceries should remain less affected, but electronics, household items, and apparel could see noticeable markups as soon as the end of May. Analysts say the retail giant’s core value proposition might cushion the blow, but shoppers should expect selective price bumps.