• Sunsofold@lemmings.world
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    6 hours ago

    It’s depressing how important this is. Walmart is core to a lot of American’s purchasing. If Walmart decides to kiss the ring, even for a while, when they stop could determine when a wave of anger will hit, maybe even control the midterms. If they just pass on the prices now, many americans’ cost of living is going to soar, right at the same time many of them will be facing layoffs as businesses choke to death on materials costs.

    Anyone else remember what happened last time large numbers of americans experienced large amounts of free time? Do you think they’ll be any happier when they are experiencing that level of free time without the benefit of CoViD stimulus? A lot of people are going to get hurt.

    • PhAzE@lemmy.ca
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      6 hours ago

      Their costs go up because of the tariffs, he can’t expect them to lose profit at scale just to appease him. It would be a super bad business decision on Walmarts side if they do that.

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        5 hours ago

        They literally can’t without getting sued by investors. Look at United Healthcare - they’re getting sued for lost profits because they couldn’t deny more claims after Luigi.

      • Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        I’ll be shocked if Walmart choses to “eat the cost” for tariffs.

        They don’t “eat the cost” so their employees don’t need food stamps, a program also on the chopping block. If they gut medicate/medicaid the Walmart pharmacy will also definitely feel that loss.