Walmart Raises Prices on Tariff-Linked Products Amidst Trade Tensions

Walmart's prices have risen for some imported goods due to President Trump's tariffs, with about a dozen items increasing in price over seven weeks. The price of a 12-piece set of pots and pans rose from $99 to $149, and a 12-inch frying pan climbed from $24.97 to $31.97. The price of a Graco convertible stroller and car seat increased from $199.99 to $299. The hikes are attributed to tariffs on goods imported from countries like China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.

Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, has seen some of its prices increase for imported goods due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Over the past seven weeks, approximately a dozen items have seen their prices rise at Walmart's Secaucus, New Jersey, location [1].

Among the items affected are a 12-piece set of pots and pans from the private-label kitchenware brand Beautiful, which rose from $99 to $149. A 12-inch frying pan from the same brand increased from $24.97 to $31.97. Additionally, a Graco convertible stroller and car seat saw its price jump from $199.99 to $299. These increases are attributed to tariffs on goods imported from countries like China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia [1].

The price hikes at Walmart reflect a broader trend of tariff-related price increases across various retailers. Other retailers, including Best Buy, Costco, Nike, and E.l.f. Beauty, have also raised or expect to hike prices due to tariffs [1]. While nationwide inflation data has shown muted effects from tariffs in recent months, some segments like apparel and household furnishings have seen higher rates of price increases [1].

Walmart's Chief Financial Officer, John David Rainey, acknowledged the impact of tariffs on the company's pricing strategy, stating, "We're wired for everyday low prices, but the magnitude of these increases is more than any retailer can absorb" [1]. Despite these challenges, Walmart remains committed to keeping prices as low as possible and has offered over 6,500 rollbacks as of now [1].

While some items have seen price increases, others have remained the same or even decreased. For example, Mattel-owned Barbie Swim dolls dropped in price from $7.97 to $5.97 at Walmart [1]. Factors outside of tariffs, such as the avian flu outbreak affecting egg prices, also play a role in shaping consumer wallets [1].

The price increases at Walmart and other retailers are a sign that tariffs are beginning to have a more significant impact on consumer prices. As tariff levels remain in flux and companies adjust their pricing strategies, consumers may see further price hikes in the coming months [1].

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[1] https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/17/trump-tariffs-affect-walmart-prices.html