TARIFFS BACKFIRE: Walmart SHUTS DOWN Stores in US Over Trump’s Tariffs!

In this video, we unpack Walmart’s drastic move—closing 40 U.S. stores, raising prices on everyday goods, and automating more of its supply chain—to cope with tariff pressures and changing consumer habits. From shuttered small-town outlets to higher costs on baby diapers, we explore how customs duties shook Walmart’s low-price model, why communities are losing their biggest employer, and what the future holds for the nation’s largest retailer.

Key Topics Covered
Closing 40 Stores
The states and cities hit hardest by Walmart’s retreat
The ripple effect on local economies, jobs, and essential services

Tariff Troubles & Higher Shelf Prices
How 145% duties on Chinese imports wrecked Walmart’s “everyday low price” promise
Price hikes across groceries, toys, baby goods, and more

Shift to Automation
Robots and self-checkouts expanding to contain costs
Potential impact on thousands of entry-level retail jobs

Supply Chain Reinvention
Diversifying away from China: new sourcing in India, Vietnam, Mexico
Strategic repurposing of distribution hubs—fewer physical stores, more online

Trump Administration’s Backlash
Tensions with the White House: “An American company shouldn’t behave this way!”
Debate over who pays: Walmart or the consumer