China Confronts Walmart Over Supplier Price Cut Demands

Chinese officials held talks with Walmart after reports surfaced of the retailer pressuring suppliers to absorb U.S. tariff costs through price reductions.

Chinese authorities met with Walmart representatives on March 11 to address the company's reported demands for price cuts from local suppliers.
Walmart has allegedly asked Chinese manufacturers, including kitchenware and clothing suppliers, to reduce prices by up to 10% per round of U.S. tariffs.
The U.S. recently raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 20%, with Walmart reportedly seeking to shift the financial burden onto suppliers.
Chinese state media warned that Walmart's actions could disrupt supply chains and harm both Chinese and American businesses and consumers.
The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles has called for fair resolution of trade issues and is investigating similar complaints from its members.