Blue Press Journal – Despite Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that prices are “way down,” the reality is that grocery prices are rising at a rate nearly twice as fast as they were during the final year of the Biden administration. The data, sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tells a starkly different story than the one Trump is peddling.
According to a HuffPost analysis of the data, inflation for food items has been running at 3.1% since Trump declared his trade war against the rest of the world in early April. This is compared to 1.8% in Biden’s final year. The numbers are clear: Trump’s tariffs have led to increased costs for American consumers, and the impact is being felt at the grocery store.
The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs
Trump’s tariffs, which are paid by American importers at ports of entry, have hit products from virtually every country, including those with which the United States has free trade agreements. Items like coffee, bananas, sugar, and seafood have seen some of the most dramatic price increases thanks to tariffs.
| Product | Price Increase Since Trump’s Tariffs |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 12.1% |
| Bananas | 8.5% |
| Sugar | 7.3% |
| Seafood | 6.2% |
The data makes it clear that Trump’s claims about prices being lower are, in fact, a lie. “I can’t tell you why the president lies, but I can tell you that everything he has said about prices being lower is a lie,” said University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers. “I’m starting to think that he doesn’t actually care about the cost of living.”
Experts agree that Trump’s tariffs are increasing costs for U.S. consumers and will continue to make Americans poorer as long as they remain in effect. “I have no insight on why the president says what he says, but tariffs are increasing costs for U.S. consumers, and they will continue to make Americans poorer as long as they remain in effect,” said Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy at the Tax Foundation.
The Reality of Grocery Price Inflation
The numbers are stark: in the months since Trump announced his so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs on goods from the rest of the world, inflation on groceries is running at 3.1% on an annualized basis. This is a significant increase from the 1.8% rate seen during Biden’s final year.
It’s clear that Trump’s lies about prices are not fooling Americans. As the data continues to show rising grocery prices, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for Trump to spin the narrative. The reality is that his tariffs are having a negative impact on American consumers, and it’s time for a change.
Trump’s claims about prices being “way down” are not supported by the data. The numbers reveal rising grocery prices and increased costs for consumers. Experts warn that Trump’s tariffs are devastating the economy. How long will Americans be misled by Trump’s lies about prices?
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