President Donald Trump on Monday said Walmart will lower prices on a range of products after a request from his administration, calling the retailer “truly patriotic.” He also urged other companies to follow its example as the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Walmart had agreed to reduce prices “by a lot,” including cutting the price of ground beef by nearly 15 percent. He described the move as a major benefit for millions of Americans and credited his administration with encouraging the retailer to make the reductions.
“I have just been informed that one of the biggest, best, and smartest retailers in America, Walmart, will be lowering prices, by a lot, at my Administration’s request to celebrate our great Country’s 250th Birthday,” Trump wrote. He also encouraged other retailers to “follow the lead of these great patriots.”
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Walmart confirmed that it is rolling back prices across hundreds of items at its stores and Sam’s Club locations, including ground beef, soft drinks, fresh produce, snacks, grills, toys, apparel, and other seasonal merchandise. However, the retailer’s announcement did not mention the White House or say the discounts were made at the administration’s request.
The company said the promotions are intended to help customers save money during the summer shopping season. Some of the discounts had already begun before Trump’s social media post, according to people familiar with the rollout.
Among the highlighted price cuts, Walmart reduced the price of its 73 percent lean ground beef roll by about 12 percent to $5.94 per pound. The retailer also lowered prices on Coca-Cola and Pepsi beverages, cherries, corn, ice cream, chips, and several barbecue essentials ahead of the summer season. Sam’s Club announced similar discounts for its members.
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The announcement comes as food prices, particularly beef, remain elevated due to reduced cattle herds, higher feed costs, and lingering inflationary pressures. The Trump administration has also pursued measures aimed at lowering food prices, including investigations into alleged price manipulation in the meat industry and efforts to expand beef supplies.
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer and private employer, has increasingly attracted middle- and higher-income shoppers seeking value amid persistent inflation, making its pricing decisions closely watched by consumers and economists alike.