President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on July 6 that Walmart would lower prices on several products, including ground beef.
“This is a great thing for the millions of Americans who shop wisely at Walmart, a truly patriotic company that loves America,” Trump said. “Walmart is moving big and bold, and other retailers should follow the lead of these accomplished patriots.”
The move was confirmed by the supermarket chain in a news release on July 6, which said prices on thousands of products would be reduced at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores throughout the summer.
“Customers rely on Walmart to deliver the value they need every day, and summer is no exception,” said Julie Barber, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Walmart US.
According to Walmart, the price of a pound of 73% ground beef rolls will drop 12%, from $6.74 to $5.94. At Sam’s Club, a member’s Mark 88/12 ground beef will drop 3%, from $6.17 to $5.97 per pound.
In addition to ground beef, Walmart said customers can expect savings in “grocery, household essentials, outdoor living, toys and apparel.” The retailer also listed some examples of low prices:
- Fresh sweet corn on the cob: $0.68 to $0.25
- Fresh Red Cherries 2.25-pound bag: $11.18 to $5.63
- Great Value Ice Cream 48 fluid ounces: $2.97 to $2.50
- Lay’s Classic Potato Chips 8-ounce bag: $2.97 to $2.50
- Frito-Lay Family Fun Variety Pack, 18-count: from $9.97 to $8.97
- Great Value Disposable Paper Plates, 200-count: from $9.97 to $8.97
- Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 24-pack: from $14.97 to $9.97
- Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and Diet Mountain Dew 24-pack: from $13.97 to $9.97
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.