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Walmart braces for price surges on 15,000+ items as consumers face backlash of tariff war
By ljdevon // 2025-06-16
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The looming specter of President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies is sending shockwaves through the retail sector. With Walmart—America’s largest retailer—economists warn that consumers will soon bear the brunt of skyrocketing prices. Internal screenshots from Walmart employees reveal a flood of price adjustments, with some stores logging over 15,000 changes in a single day. While corporate spokespeople attempt to downplay the crisis, calling price fluctuations "a normal course of business," the reality is far more grim: these tariffs are a deliberate economic weapon, and ordinary Americans are the collateral damage. Trump’s proposed tariffs—ranging from 10% to 100% on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada—threaten to dismantle the affordability of everyday essentials, from avocados to electronics. Walmart, which sources 60% of its goods from China, has already admitted it won’t absorb these costs—instead, they’ll be passed directly to struggling families. Meanwhile, alternative solutions, like expanding trade with Hawaii or sourcing high-quality avocados from Chiapas, are ignored in favor of political posturing. Key points:
  • Walmart employees report massive price surges, with some stores seeing 15,000+ adjustments in a single day.
  • Trump’s tariffs (10%-100%) target China, Mexico, and Canada, threatening to inflate costs on everything from food to electronics.
  • Walmart admits it won’t absorb tariff costs—consumers will pay the price.
  • Avocados, beef, beer, gas, cars, and shoes are among the hardest-hit items.
  • Alternative trade solutions (like importing from Hawaii or Chiapas) are ignored in favor of political brinkmanship.
  • Experts warn tariffs could trigger economic shutdowns in key industries, including auto manufacturing.

The Walmart price surge: What’s really happening?

Walmart employees are flooding social media with screenshots of handheld inventory devices showing thousands of price changes in real time. One worker reported 4,000 adjustments in the clothing section alone, while another noted a 40-50% spike in weekly price updates. While Walmart claims these shifts are routine, the timing—amid Trump’s tariff threats—tells a different story. Here’s what’s about to get more expensive at Walmart:
  • Avocados (prepare to pay up to $1 more per bag)
  • Beef (steaks and ground beef could surge)
  • Beer (Modelo Especial six-packs may jump from roughly $11.00 to $ 13.75)
  • Tequila & whisky (bottles could rise)
  • Gasoline (up 25 cents per gallon)
  • Cars (average new vehicle prices may exceed $50,000)
  • Shoes (e.g. a $50 pair could soon cost $75)
  • Electronics ($500-1,000 TVs may increase 10%)
Walmart CFO John David Rainey bluntly stated that tariffs would force price hikes, drawing fury from Trump, who lashed out on social media: "Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason for raising prices… I'll be watching, and so will your customers!!!" But the math doesn’t lie—when $1.3 trillion in imports face new taxes, someone has to pay.

The hidden agenda behind Trump’s tariffs

Trump frames tariffs as a tool to "protect American jobs," but history tells a different story. Tariffs have always been a tax on consumers—a fact proven during the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which worsened the Great Depression by strangling global trade. Today, the same playbook is unfolding:
  • Auto industry collapse? Flavio Volpe, head of Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, warned: "The auto sector is going to shut down within a week… At 25%, absolutely nobody in our business is profitable."
  • Food inflation crisis: With 90% of U.S. avocados and 20% of strawberries imported from Mexico, families already battling inflation will face even steeper grocery bills.
  • Gas price manipulation: Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil could add $4-$5 per tank—another hidden tax on working-class Americans.
Meanwhile, Trump’s allies dismiss concerns as "fake news," urging loyalty over logic. But when Walmart—a company built on "everyday low prices"—admits it can’t shield consumers, the warning signs are undeniable. While Main Street braces for financial pain, corporate elites and political operatives are positioning themselves to benefit.
  • Amazon’s failed transparency: When the e-commerce giant tried to label tariff costs on product pages, the White House called it a "hostile and political act." The message? Don’t expose the truth.
  • Walmart’s backtracking: After initially warning of price hikes, Walmart softened its tone, claiming it would "keep prices low." But with suppliers demanding higher payments, the math doesn’t add up.
  • The media blackout: Independent press often downplays the crisis, praising their favored political party instead of objectively reporting the math.
Sources include: Dailymail.co.uk Dailymail.co.uk Enoch, Brighteon.ai
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