Walmart has announced new programs, including “Grow with US” and the 2025 Open Call, to expand support for American-made products and American small businesses, as President Donald J. Trump pursues a policy of supporting American producers through tariffs on foreign goods.
Who’s Involved: Walmart U.S., led by President and CEO John Furner and CFO John David Rainey, alongside U.S. small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Where & When: Announced on April 29, 2025, with Open Call events starting May 1 in Orlando, Florida, and the main event on October 7-8 in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Key Quote: John Furner stated, “We’ve seen firsthand how investing in small businesses results in better assortment, better meeting the needs of our customer base, and supporting jobs and growth in communities.”
Tariff revenue spiked in April as President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” import taxes went into effect. The government collected $15.9 billion in tariff revenue in April so far, compared to $9.6 billion in all of March.
The tariffs were partly devised to raise money to fund the government, but economists warn they could also push up the cost of living. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have become a financial reality at the nation’s borders. Trump’s stated goals for his import taxes include raising revenue to fund the government, restoring U.S. manufacturing by protecting it from foreign competition, and pressuring foreign governments…
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