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Trump says Walmart slashes ground-beef prices 15% ?

7/10/2026

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Trump Secures Discount

President Donald Trump announced Walmart will cut ground-beef prices by almost 15 % at his request for the 250th birthday.
Walmart said the discount is part of its “Rollback” promotion that began the week before the announcement.
The White House cited DoorDash’s “State of Local Commerce” report as proof inflation is tamed despite CPI data.

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Walmart Cuts Prices

Analyst Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge said the cuts aid President Donald Trump's midterm affordability narrative and Walmart’s low-price image.
A July 2026 Guardian/Harris Poll cited by CBS News found half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas.
Walmart cut ground-beef to $5.94 per pound, sweet corn to $0.25 each, 24-packs to $9.97, and added 7,200 price cuts from 2025—a 35% YoY rise—to aid shoppers at Walmart and Sam’s Club.

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Trump Secures Discount

President Donald Trump announced Walmart will cut ground-beef prices by almost 15 % at his request for the 250th birthday.
Walmart said the discount is part of its “Rollback” promotion that began the week before the announcement.
The White House cited DoorDash’s “State of Local Commerce” report as proof inflation is tamed despite CPI data.

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