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Walmart Cuts 1,500 Jobs Amid Rising Tariff Prices

5/25/2025

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Walmart is set to lay off 1,500 employees as part of a restructuring effort, driven by rising prices from tariffs imposed during the Trump era. The cuts will impact its global technology, e-commerce, and ad sales teams. With economists warning of price hikes by summer 2025, retailers are gearing up for Memorial Day sales to ease the burden on consumers.

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Walmart is set to lay off 1,500 employees as part of a restructuring effort, driven by rising prices from tariffs imposed during the Trump era. The cuts will impact its global technology, e-commerce, and ad sales teams. With economists warning of price hikes by summer 2025, retailers are gearing up for Memorial Day sales to ease the burden on consumers.