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Friday, August 21, 2026 · Affordability

WALMART PLOWS NEARLY $3 BILLION IN TARIFF REFUNDS INTO LOWER PRICES...

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Walmart says it is using almost $3 billion from tariff refunds to cut prices for families. In an economy still squeezing American households, every bit of relief at the register matters.

Terry Schilling in The Federalist: Noticing America's affordability crisis doesn't make you a socialist. APP is fighting for expanded child tax credits, Home Savings Accounts, and kitchen-table policies that actually help families build wealth. Our February poll showed 77% support for Home Savings Accounts — strong alone beats total opposition nearly 4-to-1.

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