Prime Highlights:
- Walmart is increasing its investments in U.S.-made products and suppliers, aiming to strengthen its business and support American jobs.
- The company is working to keep prices low for customers while expanding domestic manufacturing, including a new beef processing facility in Kansas.
Key Facts:
- Nearly two-thirds of Walmart’s products are already made, grown, or assembled in the United States.
- Walmart has partnered with USAntibiotics to bring back essential medicines like amoxicillin to U.S. production.
Key Background:
Walmart U.S. is doubling down on its commitment to American manufacturing, with investments in domestic products and suppliers emerging as a strategic priority, the company’s CEO, John Furner, said at the inaugural Invest in America Forum.
“Investing in U.S. manufacturing and U.S. operations is not only great for business, but it’s also great for employment,” Furner noted. “It’s great for jobs, great for the country, and it helps us maintain a flexible and dynamic supply chain.”
Nearly two-thirds of the products Walmart sells are already made, grown, or assembled in the United States. The retail giant is expanding these e
fforts, including the development of a new beef processing facility in Olathe, Kansas, which is expected to create more than 600 jobs. Furner emphasized that this initiative ensures quality products that are sourced sustainably while delivering value to customers.
Walmart is helping bring back certain products made in the U.S. For example, a new partnership with USAntibiotics will make medicines like amoxicillin available in the country again.
At the same time, Walmart still sources some products from other countries when it’s better to do so. “There are things that grow better in other climates, like coffee,” Furner said. “Global sourcing remains a key part of our operations.”
Economic uncertainty and shifting trade policies, including tariffs and interest rates, are influencing how retailers plan inventory and pricing. Furner acknowledged the challenges but highlighted Walmart’s commitment to keeping prices low. “We have more price reductions this fall than we did earlier in the year, and we’re proud of that,” he said.
Walmart plans to keep prices affordable for shoppers despite economic uncertainty. These efforts also help the company grow, create jobs, and support U.S. manufacturing, which is good for the economy.
