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Walmart withdrew its first-quarter operating income forecast due to uncertainty surrounding new tariffs on goods from China and Vietnam. While maintaining its sales outlook, the company cited difficulties in predicting income given the current economic climate and decreased consumer sentiment. The tariffs, impacting about a third of Walmart's US imports, created sales volatility. Despite this, Walmart affirmed its full-year guidance, emphasizing a long-term strategy to navigate economic uncertainty.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.