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Bessent says Walmart will absorb 'some tariffs'

Bessent says Walmart will absorb 'some tariffs' after speaking with retailer's CEO

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said he spoke with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who said the company with absorb "some of the tariffs."

The Associated Press on MSN · 17h

Bessent weighs in tariff price hikes at Walmart

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Sunday that Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, may pass along some of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to its shoppers through

USA TODAY on MSN · 20h

Trump treasury secretary says Walmart will absorb some tariff costs – but shoppers may still pay more

Bessent told CNN's "State of the Union" May 18 that he spoke with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon the day before, when Trump told the company on Truth Social that they should "' EAT THE TARIFFS ," and not charge valued customers ANYTHING."

Trump, Scott Bessent and good faith

Newsweek on MSN · 21h

Bessent Warns Reciprocal Tariffs Will Return Without 'Good Faith' Talks

The treasury secretary said Sunday that countries that do not engage in "good faith" negotiations could face a return to the tariff levels announced on April 2.

The Daily Beast · 20h

Bessent Cornered Into Admitting Impact of Trump Tariff War

The Treasury secretary concedes that Walmart will shoulder higher costs because of new levies on foreign nations.

AOL · 6h

Trump to carry out tariff threats if nations don't negotiate in 'good faith,' Bessent says

President Donald Trump will impose tariffs at the rate he threatened last month on trading partners that do not negotiate in "good faith" on deals, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in television interviews on Sunday.

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Scott Bessent urges tax cuts to offset possible tariff inflation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested critics of President Donald Trump‘s tariff plan should be open to cutting taxes, ...

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Walmart blames price increases on Trump, president demands company ‘eat the tariffs’

Trump has repeatedly claimed foreign nations will cover the tariffs, but Walmart has already started to raise prices in ...

Tariffs live updates: Bessent says tariffs may return to 'reciprocal' levels if deals aren't made

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Sunday that tariff rates will go back to "reciprocal" levels if countries do not make trade deals with the US during the 90-day pause. “President Trump has ...

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Happening in Washington: House Republicans advance budget, Trump speaks with Ukraine and Russia, and more

In a busy weekend in Washington, a key House committee narrowly passed a budget while President Donald Trump prepared for ...

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Tariffs Will Likely Lead To Price Increases, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent conceded on Sunday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could increase prices for consumers. Walmart CEO Doug ...

Treasury secretary says Walmart’s warnings on price increases are a ‘worst-case scenario’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday played down inflation risks from the Trump administration’s tariffs, saying that ...

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