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Target, DEI

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Target warns tariffs could bring huge costs, but price increases not the first option
Target's CEO warns of massive costs due to tariffs, emphasizing that price increases are a last resort. As the trade war impacts consumer confidence and sales, Target explores alternative strategies to mitigate tariff effects without burdening customers.

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Tariff uncertainty, DEI backlash hurt Target’s results. Price increases are ‘the very last resort,’ CEO says.
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Tariffs, DEI backlash take toll on Target’s Q1 earnings

Dagen McDowell on Trump's Apple tariff threat

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Trump tariffs live updates: Trump broadens threats on Apple, Samsung, EU as trade war intensifies
President Trump on Friday took aim at Apple and the European Union in a significant escalation of his ongoing trade war. In a one-two posting spree on Truth Social early Friday, he threatened Apple with 25% tariffs on non-US-made iPhones,

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Apple becomes Trump's latest target in trade war, threatens 25% on iPhones
Trump Threatens to Expand Apple Tariff Plan to iPhone Rivals

Walmart, Trump and Target

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Walmart got an angry message from Trump on tariffs. Then Home Depot and Target downplayed them
America’s highest-profile retail chains are walking a difficult tightrope — trying to blunt the financial hit from tariffs by raising prices for consumers without angering them or President Donald Trump.

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Can retailers eat tariffs without price hikes? Walmart, Target, Lowe's face pressure
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Walmart Fires Back at Trump’s ‘Eat the Tariffs’ Command
Prices are probably going up at Walmart. Watch for Target and other retailers to detail the tariff impact this week.
Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat’ higher costs brought on by his trade approach as terms like ‘tariffs,’ ‘uncertainty’ and ...
Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025
The discounter announced on Wednesday that sales fell more than expected in the first quarter, and the retailer warned they ...
Target’s problems are escalating
Target’s was already facing a very public revolt from some of its most loyal customers. Now it’s warning about tariffs.
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Target’s Q1 earnings disappoint amid battle with tariffs, consumer backlash
The mass retailer lowered its guidance for the full year, announced the departure of multiple executives and launched a new ...
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Target stumbles as tariffs hit earnings and sales fall amid DEI backlash
Trump recently lashed out at Walmart for signaling that it would increase prices to offset the impact of his tariffs. Before the trade landscape turned volatile, Target’s annual revenue had ...
Wall Street retreats as Target reports falling sales and issues tepid forecast due to tariff worries
Wall Street futures headed lower after a major U.S. retailer blamed its grim forecast on tariff concerns and oil prices rose.
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Target slashes outlook after tariffs, DEI boycotts slam sales: ‘We’re not satisfied with these results’
uncertainty regarding the impact of potential tariffs, and the reaction to the updates we shared on [DEI] in January,” Target CEO Brian Cornell told analysts on an earnings call. “I want to be ...
Target, rising bond yields drive stock sentiment: Live Updates
Target weighs in on how tariffs will impact prices after Home Depot and Walmart took opposite approaches. Rising bond yields ...