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Trump's Food Price Claims Clash with Public Perception

11/9/2025

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CNN host Abby Phillip challenged U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that food costs have fallen.
Trump asserted prices are down and blamed the media and President Joseph R. Biden Jr. for negative perceptions.
A CBS News/YouGov poll found 62% of Americans believe food prices are rising.
Experts say tariffs raise costs for consumers, while a two-decade-high layoffs report links economic stress to grocery prices.

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CNN host Abby Phillip challenged U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that food costs have fallen.
Trump asserted prices are down and blamed the media and President Joseph R. Biden Jr. for negative perceptions.
A CBS News/YouGov poll found 62% of Americans believe food prices are rising.
Experts say tariffs raise costs for consumers, while a two-decade-high layoffs report links economic stress to grocery prices.