The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Are you looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! With a nod to Peter, Paul, Mary, and John Denver, in this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly deeply dive into a recent tweet by President Donald Trump targeting Walmart and their announced intention to raise prices based on increased tariff costs.

The discussion explores the implications of Trump’s demand that Walmart absorb tariff costs instead of passing them on to consumers. It examines the broader implications for stakeholder capitalism, the role of presidential influence on corporate governance, and the complexities of risk management in an unpredictable political climate. The episode also touches on ESG issues and the delicate balance companies must strike in navigating these challenges.

Key highlights:

Trump’s Tweet and Walmart’s Dilemma
Stakeholder Capitalism vs. Shareholder Primacy
Corporate Governance and Presidential Influence
Legal Implications and Corporate Compensation
Risk Management in Unpredictable Times

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A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds, was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, the Top 10 Business Law Podcasts, and the Top 12 Risk Management Podcasts.

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Of Wal-Mart, Tariffs and Stakeholder Capitalism