Trump says Walmart will lower prices after White House request
· Business Insider
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President Donald Trump said Monday that Walmart has agreed to lower prices on a range of products after a request from his administration tied to the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
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In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Walmart would reduce the price of a pound of ground beef by "almost" 15%. He did not provide details on when the discounts would begin or which other products would be included.
"This is a huge deal for the many millions of Americans who, smartly, shop at Walmart," Trump wrote. He called the retailer "a truly patriotic Company who loves the U.S.A."
Walmart confirmed after Trump's post that it was lowering prices. The company's press release did not mention Trump or the White House.
Here is a list of products that will have lower prices, according to Walmart's statement:
- 1 lb. 73% Ground Beef Roll, Fresh ($5.94, was $6.74)
- Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cobb ($0.25 each, was $0.68)
- Fresh Red Cherries 2.25 lb. bag ($5.63, was $11.18)
- Great Value Ice Cream 48 fl. oz ($2.50, was $2.97)
- Lay's Classic Potato Chips 8 oz bag ($2.50, was $2.97)
- Frito-Lay Family Fun Variety Pack, 18-count ($8.97, was $9.97)
- Great Value Disposable Paper Plates, 200-count ($8.97, was $9.97)
- Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 24-packs ($9.97, was $14.97)
- Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper and Diet Mountain Dew 24-packs ($9.97, was $13.97)