Walmart has warned the Trump administration that its latest batch of proposed tariffs could make it more expensive to purchase products ranging from cribs to Christmas lights for US households.

The world's largest retailer sent the message in a letter dated September 6 to the US sales representative's office. In this document, Walmart joined other players in the industry to sound the alarm that American consumers would suffer the most if another batch of taxes were imposed on products and parts purchased in China.

"If rates come into effect, Walmart customers will have to face price increases for essential items such as car seats, cribs, backpacks, hats, pet products and bicycles." pay more, suppliers will receive less, retail margins will be lower or consumers will buy fewer products or give up their purchases. "

The administration, which regularly imposes tariffs on China because it claims that the Asian nation stole intellectual property rights, said it would impose a new round of levies on $ 200 billion of imports extra from detergent to luggage.

The new rates, which are expected to come into effect on Monday, will start at 10% and reach 25% at the beginning of the new year. China said it would react with "countermeasures".

"We are concerned about the impact on US suppliers, consumers and manufacturers," Walmart spokesman Randy Hargrove said in a statement. "We encourage both countries to find short-term solutions to ease trade tensions, which will provide more opportunities for US exports and benefit families in both countries."

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Walmart has often been criticized for storing its products with products made abroad, especially in China, in order to keep its prices low. But the retailer says that two-thirds of its spending on goods sold in the United States goes to products grown, manufactured or made from America-made parts.

Walmart is also committed to spending an additional $ 250 billion for "supporting American jobs" items by 2023. Now, the retail giant says that commitment is compromised.

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"Unfortunately, the proposed rates may compromise these" plans, "warned Walmart's letter. Many manufacturers rely on components from China to assemble and finish their production in the United States. "

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