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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anne d'Innocenzio

Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales

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Walmart’s first quarter profit slipped and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.

The nation’s largest retailers posted strong quarterly sales Thursday and said it expects sales growth of 3.5% to 4.5% in the second quarter.

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