Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTom PolansekTuesday 07 July 2026 14:06 BSTThe price of a one-pound roll of 73% lean ground beef will decrease from 6.74 to 5.94, representing about a 12% reductio (Getty)Walmart announced price cuts on various summer barbecue staples, including ground beef, chips, and soda, following a claim by Donald Trump that the retailer was acting at his administration's request.The price of a one-pound roll of 73% lean ground beef will decrease from 6.74 to 5.94, representing about a 12% reduction.These price reductions come as American consumers continue to face record-high beef prices, driven by years of drought affecting cattle herds and increased feed costs.Donald Trump praised Walmart as a 'truly patriotic Company' and encouraged other retailers to implement similar price reductions.The retailer's Sam's Club warehouse chain will also discount over 250 items, including Member's Mark 88/12 ground beef.More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in