Summary

U.S. retailers like Walmart and Target are negotiating with suppliers over price hikes caused by Trump’s tariffs on imports, including aluminum and Chinese goods.

Suppliers face increased costs but struggle to pass them on, fearing product removal from shelves. Walmart and Target resist raising prices, wary of losing customers.

Some manufacturers, like Nordic Ware and Bogg Bag, explore cost-cutting measures or alternative production sites.

Loss leading is common as suppliers absorb costs to stay competitive, while others negotiate shared burdens to minimize price increases.

  • BuelldozerA
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    10 days ago

    I would love to be able to buy directly from suppliers instead of being forced to shop at Walmart or Target (or Amazon).

    You can. Nearly all of the “off brand” China produced stuff that’s sold at Walmart / Target / Amazon can be purchased online from Ebay, Aliexpress, Temu, etc. The “Name Brand” stuff can often be purchased at the manufacturers website for nearly the same cost as buying it from Amazon or Walmart.