Trump spoke to Walmart last night (May 17th evening, Beijing Time). Trump wrote: "Walmart should stop blaming the tariff for the rise in the entire supply chain. Walmart made billions of dollars last year, far exceeding expectations. Walmart and China should 'share the tariff burden' as people often say, without charging any fees from VIP customers. I will keep an eye on it, and so will your customers!!!"
[Clever] Comment: Trump's remarks are really laughable. He tried to make Walmart take the blame for the tariff issue as if he could make others eat his own shit and still praise it! Walmart has clearly announced that due to the increase in tariff costs, they will have to raise prices. This is not just a problem for Walmart, but a chain reaction throughout the entire supply chain. Low-income families in the U.S. will have a hard time this year, as rising prices will directly affect their quality of life. Trump has always claimed that tariffs are borne by exporters. However, the reality is that tariffs are ultimately passed on to U.S. importers and consumers. This fully shows that the burden of tariffs is ultimately borne by Americans and American companies.
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