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Despite Trump’s claims, grocery prices in US are rising. Here’s why
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Data showed that the cost of groceries surged in December 2025, but US President Donald Trump continues to claim otherwise.
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Kevin Draper and Julie Creswell
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- US grocery prices are rising, despite President Trump's claims of decreasing costs, with beef up 16.4% and coffee up 19.8% annually.
- Low-income families are most affected, altering buying habits; middle-income shoppers are beginning to show similar cost-saving behaviours.
- Tariffs, labour shortages due to immigration policies, and weather impact prices; Democrats are focusing on affordability before elections.
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Days away from the anniversary of US President Donald Trump’s second term in office, grocery prices are still rising, undercutting his administration’s rhetoric about how it is making life more affordable for average Americans.
The price of beef has risen by 16.4 per cent over the last year. The price of coffee is up a whopping 19.8 per cent. The price of lettuce is up 7.3 per cent and frozen fish, 8.6 per cent.
