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Walmart Asks Chinese Suppliers To Absorb Tariff Costs

submitted by dosvydanya_freedomz to EconomicCollapse 1 monthMar 6, 2025 11:04:59 ago (+9/-0)     (www.zerohedge.com)

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/walmart-asks-chinese-suppliers-absorb-tariff-costs

Walmart asked Chinese suppliers to lower prices, aiming to absorb the new tariff burden at the supplier level rather than passing it on to consumers. The move is part of its strategy to maintain pricing power amid a value war with other retailers competing for cash-strapped consumers.

Bloomberg reports that the big-box retailer has asked Chinese suppliers, including those producing clothing and kitchenware, to reduce prices by about 10% per round of tariffs, likely shouldering the full cost of President Trump's duties. The report was based on information from people familiar with the matter.

The people said that few suppliers have complied with Walmart's request.


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[ - ] PostWallHelena 0 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 14:18:38 ago (+0/-0)

Heres an idea. Maybe look for US suppliers.

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 0 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 16:40:38 ago (+0/-0)

i wish there were more us based suppliers. but they must gain a profit while paying their employees a nice salary which as you can assume doesnt come cheap. and now with automation and AI i bet money that i dont have that many of these employees will let go

in a sense its a catch 22.

you want more factories to come back home but the socio-economical "environment" is not the same as it was in the 80's and 90's when they began to leave

[ - ] PostWallHelena 0 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 16:53:33 ago (+0/-0)

I understand the environment is not the same. But anything built in china can be built here.

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 0 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 17:03:32 ago (+0/-0)

But anything built in china can be built here.

that is true the issue here is will americans pay more to buy made in america?? that's the crux of the issue.

if an american company is offering me a product that costs more than what it normally costs then i will not buy that product because simply i dont have infinite purchasing power

if a foreign company is offering me a cheaper version i will go with said cheaper version because my wallet demands it. in my heart i would love to support my fellow american entrepreneurs but not at the cost of being without cash at the end of the month because ya know i gotta pay the bills too and things such as utilities and insurances are going through the roof at least in my own state of florida.

the issue is complicated and that complication is called inflation

[ - ] PostWallHelena 0 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 17:41:23 ago (+0/-0)

that is true the issue here is will americans pay more to buy made in america?? that's the crux of the issue.

That doesn’t have to be an issue when tariffs are imposed.

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 0 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 18:22:13 ago (+0/-0)

it is an issue because it will make everything more expensive. in normal times tariffs would be okay. but there's inflation along a high level of unemployment. this will cause deeper economic issues not only to the poor but also to the economy at large.

[ - ] prototype 0 points 1 monthMar 7, 2025 07:02:51 ago (+0/-0)

is an issue because it will make everything more expensive.

Everything was going to become more expensive anyway because of inflation.

Tariffs don't cause things to become expensive long-term, they bring down the costs long term, heres why:
The tariffs are, by definition, imposed only on imports.

This creates an incentive to build factories and producers here.
This creates jobs.

More jobs, means less unemployment, meaning companies have to compete for labor, raising wages.
So as costs go up, wages go up.

The cost of transportation goes down because you're not moving products and materials halfway around the world.

This has a ripple effect. Products made in america, that require foreign parts, partial labor, or imported materials gradually begin to be sourced in-nation.

Inflation meets an equilibrium between cost, demand, labor supply, and wages.
The overall affect is deflation, money becoming more valuable.

[ - ] DivineLight2 0 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 14:24:30 ago (+0/-0)

Their phones are lot better value more money and I've had zero issues with mine and I update my phone every 4-5 years.

Wish we got their EV cars too. Not that I want one, but the sheer value for money would make domestic retailers lower their price.

I'm not a yank but your car prices are fucking hilarious. I get it, in part due to stupid 7 year loans and shit public transport.

[ - ] __47__ 0 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 15:07:10 ago (+0/-0)

I doubt they're gonna comply. China basically owns Walmart. I remember I was in there years ago. I was in the frozen vegetable section. The broccoli was from fucking China. May be different now.

[ - ] Trope 1 point 1 monthMar 6, 2025 11:08:40 ago (+1/-0)

Guys, what else could we possibly need from China?

As far as random merchandise goes, list a single item any of us would purchase that is manufactured in China.

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 1 point 1 monthMar 6, 2025 11:13:37 ago (+1/-0)

Got it! Here are some popular products made in China that are commonly purchased by Americans:

Electronics and Technology:

Smartphones: Brands like Apple, Xiaomi, and Huawei.

Laptops and Tablets: Brands like Lenovo and ASUS.

Smartwatches and Fitness Bands: Various brands offering health and fitness tracking.


Machinery and Equipment:

Industrial machinery and various types of equipment used in manufacturing and construction.


Home and Furniture:

Furniture items, home decor, and appliances.

Fashion and Textiles:

Clothing, shoes, and accessories from various brands.

Beauty and Personal Care:

Skincare products, cosmetics, and personal care items.

Toys:

A wide range of toys and games for children.


Automotive:

Car parts and accessories.

Kitchenware:

Cookware, utensils, and kitchen gadgets.

Miscellaneous Products:

Items like artificial flowers, stickers, and nano tape.

These products are just a glimpse of the vast array of goods imported from China to the USA

[ - ] Sal_180 -1 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 11:35:30 ago (+1/-2)

Lots of components for things too, then assembled in a different country. As you say, inflation is rampant and we're putting 10%-25% on the countries we import from the most. China, Mexico and Canada are by far the biggest 3 countries we import from. If I was importing from China, I'd eat the cost and slowly raise the price over a few months.

I honestly thought "Guys, what else could we possibly need from China?" was a joke.

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 3 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 11:42:13 ago (+3/-0)

i too was confused by that statement, i'm still talking to AI about this issue and harder times could be forthcoming but then there are the ideologues like this guy


55 minutes ago
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I'd rather pay $12 for a dozen eggs... then get them free for life, and have Kamala Harris as my >President.

see the stupidity in that statement. i disliked that nigger too but this dude can only see things through his partisan eyes. one thing is wishing to starve for your party and another thing is when you are actually doing it.

i saw plenty of those ppl (ideologues i call them) starving for their party in current commie countries.

i saw a video recently of an old woman that died of malnutrition in commie cuba. she was begging for a glass of milk before falling on the floor dead on the spot.

[ - ] Nosferatjew 0 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 13:09:40 ago (+0/-0)

Holosun optics.

Also, everything else.

[ - ] Sal_180 -1 points 1 monthMar 6, 2025 11:12:16 ago (+1/-2)

Electronics

[ - ] dosvydanya_freedomz [op] 1 point 1 monthMar 6, 2025 11:17:06 ago (+1/-0)

read the list that i asked AI below. we are pretty dependent on them. it should have never to come to this. but our politicians sold us out. tariffs in the middle of an inflationary period is a pretty bad idea. you are going to pay much much more for stuff that you either want or need to buy. good luck to all of us.

the uber rich wont have this problem they can afford it.