Walmart slashes beef prices after Trump calls on retailers to cut costs

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe price of a one-pound roll of 73% lean ground beef will decrease from 6.74 to 5.94, representing about a 12% reductio (Getty)Walmart announced price cuts on various summer barbecue staples, including ground beef, chips, and soda, following a claim by Donald Trump that the retailer was acting at his administration's request. The price of a one-pound roll of 73% lean ground beef will decrease from 6.74 to 5.94, representing about a 12% reduction. These price reductions come as American consumers continue to face record-high beef prices, driven by years of drought affecting cattle herds and increased feed costs. Donald Trump praised Walmart as a 'truly patriotic Company' and encouraged other retailers to implement similar price reductions. The retailer's Sam's Club warehouse chain will also discount over 250 items, including Member's Mark 88/12 ground beef. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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