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America is officially 250 years old, and at the request of President Trump’s administration, one of the largest retailers in the U.S. will slash prices on key items like ground beef to celebrate the occasion, the president announced on Monday.
“Great news!” President Trump wrote in a statement. “I have just been informed that one of the biggest, best, and smartest Retailers in America, Walmart, will be lowering prices, by a lot, at my Administration’s request to celebrate our great Country’s 250th birthday.”
The president highlighted a nearly 15 percent purported cut in the price of ground beef coming up from Walmart, “among many other products.”
“This is a huge deal for the many millions of Americans who, smartly, shop at Walmart, which is a truly patriotic Company who loves the U.S.A.,” Trump continued, praising the retailer.
A press release from Walmart and Sam’s Club on Monday coincided with the president’s big announcement.
“This summer, Walmart and Sam’s Club are helping customers and members save more with thousands of lower prices through Walmart’s signature Rollbacks and Sam’s Club offers across stores and clubs nationwide,” the company said.
Consumers can expect price slashes on items like groceries, outdoor living, toys, apparel, and household essentials, per the company. The retailer also released a list of featured rollbacks at “most” Walmart stores:
- “1 lb. 73% Ground Beef Roll, Fresh ($5.94, was $6.74)
- Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cobb ($0.25 each, was $0.68)
- Fresh Red Cherries 2.25 lb. bag ($5.63, was $11.18)
- Great Value Ice Cream 48 fl. oz ($2.50, was $2.97)
- Lay’s Classic Potato Chips 8 oz bag ($2.50, was $2.97)
- Frito-Lay Family Fun Variety Pack, 18-count ($8.97, was $9.97)
- Great Value Disposable Paper Plates, 200-count ($8.97, was $9.97)
- Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 24-packs ($9.97, was $14.97)
- Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper and Diet Mountain Dew 24-packs ($9.97, was $13.97).”
“Walmart is stepping up in a big and bold way, and other Retailers should follow the lead of these absolute Patriots,” President Trump said on Monday. “Together, we will make America stronger and greater than ever before!”
Walmart Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant Julie Barber expanded on the company’s move to lower prices for its consumers.
“Customers count on Walmart to deliver the value they need every day, and summer is no exception,” she said in a statement.
Sam’s Club members can also expect price cuts on 250 everyday items like Member’s Mark Bone-in Chicken Wings ($2 per pound, versus $2.88 per pound) and Member’s Mark Beef Hot Dogs ($10.86, versus $12.96).
