Panicked Trump Lashes Walmart for Telling Truth on Tariffs

[sandyf]

15 hours ago, LosLobo said:

Funny about that I have it too I thought I had BPH and I never suspected the cancer until the MRI and the biopsy results.

A good friend of mine said he had been reluctant to say anything until he needed a catheter. Too late by then, cancer had already spread to the bones. He spent several months in hospital having operations on his legs and then died from a respiritory infection due to a compromised immune system.

My half brother has just been diagnosed but early stage so hoping for a better outcome, as I hope you have.

[Peabody]

On 5/18/2025 at 7:59 PM, BLMFem said:

 

"Donald Trump lashed out at Walmart over its price hikes, telling the retail giant to “eat the tariffs.” 

Why should they, when China has already paid the tariffs to get the goods into the US of A?  /s

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18 hours ago, LosLobo said:

Your correct very low margin 2.75%.
 

Walmart operates on relatively low profit margins, typical for large-scale retailers that rely on high sales volumes to drive profitability.
 

As of May 19, 2025, Walmart's gross profit margin was 24.88%, meaning about a quarter of its revenue remains after covering the cost of goods sold. Its net profit margin stood at 2.75%, showing that less than 3% of revenue converts into net income after all expenses.
 

These figures underscore Walmart’s business model: keeping prices low while maximizing operational efficiency to remain profitable in a high-volume, low-margin environment.
 

However, recent developments under President Donald Trump’s administration are creating new operational pressures. Tighter immigration policies—marked by increased deportations and visa restrictions—have contributed to nationwide labor shortages. For Walmart, this means greater difficulty staffing roles and higher wage costs to attract domestic workers.

 

 

Using figures you listed and let's say 95% of goods sold was imported and only 5% USA home made or grown. 

 

As is the current situation,  just 10% tariff on all imported goods   worldwide  except made-in-China,  such 10% tariff will push total cost up around 7%  and resulting in 4-5%  net loss.

 

Well, tariff on made-in-China is 30%,   Walmart is due to suffer big loss.