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Walmart lowers price of ground beef, other grilling essentials. Trump takes credit for the move
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Debra Worley , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A notable decrease is seen in the price of fresh produce, with some items being discounted by as much as 63 percent.
Prices for certain summer staples are decreasing at local Walmart and Sam's Club stores. The goal of these reductions is to assist customers in saving money on necessary items. A notable decrease is seen in the price of fresh produce, with some items being discounted by as much as 63 percent.
Meat products are also affected, with a specific type of ground beef seeing a price drop of nearly 12 percent. Further information on these price reductions is available from the source, including details on the specific items and price changes.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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