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    Retail Workers Grapple with Price Changes as Tariffs Spark National Debate

    Target Employees Nationwide Face Price Tag Removal Amid Tariff DebatesA recent social media video has highlighted the extensive labor involved in price adjustments at major retail chains, sparking widespread discussion about economic policies and their immediate impact on store operations. The video, posted by a Target employee under the username 'mykalamontalbano,' shows her meticulously removing individual price tags from apparel items, a task she claims consumed "almost a whole 8 hour shift."The employee's on-screen text overlay directly linked this arduous task to political decisions, stating, "having to rip off EVERY individual price because apparently people thought a felon was better suited to run the country than a women." This statement, widely interpreted as a reference to former President Donald Trump and his tariff policies, ignited a fervent debate in the comments section.Many viewers expressed confusion and frustration. One commenter asked, "Wait y tho?? I work at target but im so out of the loop, r the prices going up?" Another questioned the timing, stating, "If they already have the items in the store how can the price increase be because of the tariffs ? Isnt the stuff already in the states ?"The comments also revealed a broader sentiment of economic uncertainty and consumer concern. "My entire store has went no price tags. People ask why and I say 'prices are changing so fast the tags can’t keep up'," shared another alleged retail worker, echoing the video's implications. Some comments directly criticized corporate greed, suggesting the price changes were not solely due to tariffs: "nah, you're having to do that because the corporation you work for is greedy. the tariffs haven't taken effect yet."The video underscores how national economic policies, particularly those related to trade and tariffs, can translate into tangible, labor-intensive tasks for frontline retail employees and contribute to consumer confusion and debate over pricing strategies.

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    The US Sun
    one month ago

    Walmart confirms new 'tag policy' & shoppers won't know true cost until checkout

    SHOPPERS have been noticing that price tags have been pulled from certain items in Walmart, leading to intense backlash. Social media posts from Walm…

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    Walmart, Target accused by shoppers of silently removing price tags on apparel

    Shoppers have noticed merchandise price tags disappearing. Employees reveal the reason on social media.

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    New York Post
    one month ago

    Walmart and Target accused of sneakily removing price tags amid tariff-driven p…

    They’re hoping you’ll shop even as the price tags drop.

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