Retail Giants Warn of Consumer Price Hikes Due to Trump Tariffs

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Fortune 500 CEOs are warning that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada will lead to higher consumer prices. Executives from companies like Best Buy, Ikea, and Walmart express concerns that these tariffs will increase costs, which will be passed on to consumers, affecting affordability and potentially leading to inflation. The impact is expected to be industry-wide, affecting sectors such as furniture and consumer electronics, with companies struggling to maintain low prices.
- CEOs are warning Trump tariffs will hit consumers: ‘Higher prices are not helpful’ Fortune
- Ikea says Trump’s tariffs could push up prices CNN
- Best Buy CEO Says Trump Tariffs Would Raise Electronics Prices The Wall Street Journal
- Walmart just leveled with Americans: China won’t be paying for Trump’s tariffs, in all likelihood you will Fortune
- Best Buy says Trump tariffs will increase prices at a difficult time for the retailer Star Tribune
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