Trump says Walmart to cut beef prices by nearly 15% for America 250

Published July 6, 2026 6:18pm ET



President Donald Trump said Monday that Walmart will lower prices on several products, including beef, casting the move as part of his administration’s push to reduce grocery prices in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday.

Trump said in a Truth Social post that Walmart would drop the price of a pound of ground beef by almost 15%, “among many other products,” at his administration’s request. He praised the retailer as a “truly patriotic Company” and urged other retailers to follow.

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