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Prices may be headed up at Walmart and beyond

Retail giant Walmart is faced with the rising cost of raw materials, labor, trucking and the possibility of a trade war. All of that means consumers may soon see price hikes. If Walmart takes the leap, other retailers are likely to follow. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

A Wal-Mart store in Mexico City, Mexico. 
A Wal-Mart store in Mexico City, Mexico. 
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Retail giant Walmart is faced with the rising cost of raw materials, labor, trucking and the possibility of a trade war. All of that means consumers may soon see price hikes. If Walmart takes the leap, other retailers are likely to follow.

Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

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Prices may be headed up at Walmart and beyond