<h1>Treasury Secretary Dismisses Walmart's Inflation Warnings, Argues Economic Growth Will Mitigate Potential Cost Increases</h1> Treasury Secretary downplayed Walmart's inflation warnings, describing price increase concerns as a 'worst-case scenario' during media interviews. He suggested tariffs would have minimal impact, noting Walmart might absorb some additional costs. The administration maintains economic growth will offset potential deficit increases, despite independent skepticism about projected growth rates. Ongoing trade negotiations with multiple countries continue, with strategic uncertainty framed as a deliberate negotiating approach.