Walmart(US:WMT) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-05-19 02:49Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) President Lagarde stated that the recent strengthening of the euro against the dollar is an opportunity for Europe, caused by the unpredictable policies of the U.S., including tariffs [1][4] - Lagarde emphasized that the current U.S. government's policies have led to challenges in the rule of law and trade rules, creating a perception of Europe as a stable economic and political region [4][5] - The U.S. dollar index has declined from a high of 110.18 in January to below 98, while the euro reached a three-year high against the dollar in April [4] Group 2 - An article from Politico highlighted that U.S. tariffs have not resulted in the promised surge of foreign investment, with state officials reporting a slowdown in foreign investments due to economic uncertainty [3][6][7] - Despite claims of increased investment from automotive companies, the U.S. automotive sector has seen a reduction of over 20% in job offerings compared to 2024 [9] - Officials from various states indicated that the uncertainty caused by tariffs is hindering foreign companies' investment decisions, with some plans being postponed [9] Group 3 - Walmart announced plans to raise prices on certain products due to the impact of U.S. tariffs, which drew criticism from President Trump, who argued that Walmart should absorb the costs instead [10][12] - Reports indicated that other companies, including Microsoft, have also raised prices on products due to tariffs, with significant price increases observed in various consumer goods [12]