According to Axios (May 17, 2025) and The Wall Street Journal (March 28, 2025), how did President Trump publicly threaten retailers like Walmart and the CEOs of the Big Three automakers to prevent them from passing the cost of his tariffs onto consumers?

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According to Axios (May 17, 2025) and The Wall Street Journal (March 28, 2025), how did President Trump publicly threaten retailers like Walmart and the CEOs of the Big Three automakers to prevent them from passing the cost of his tariffs onto consumers?

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Trump threatened Walmart on Truth Social to "EAT THE TARIFFS" and not charge customers. He warned GM, Ford, and Stellantis CEOs they "better not" raise vehicle prices or face harsher tariff penalties.

According to Axios (May 17, 2025) and The Wall Street Journal (March 28, 2025), how did President Trump publicly threaten retailers like Walmart and the CEOs of the Big Three automakers to prevent them from passing the cost of his tariffs onto consumers?

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