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Trump's Affordability Campaign Faces Backlash Amid Rising Prices

11/20/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched an affordability campaign after backlash from inflation-weary voters.
Critics call the effort chaotic and dishonest.
Despite claims prices are down, data show grocery prices rising and inflation at 3%, above the Fed target.
Trump aides proposed rolling back tariffs to ease prices, contradicting his earlier statements.
Economists warn Trump's policies contributed to decline, with states in recession, and his $2,000 payments may worsen inflation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched an affordability campaign after backlash from inflation-weary voters.
Critics call the effort chaotic and dishonest.
Despite claims prices are down, data show grocery prices rising and inflation at 3%, above the Fed target.
Trump aides proposed rolling back tariffs to ease prices, contradicting his earlier statements.
Economists warn Trump's policies contributed to decline, with states in recession, and his $2,000 payments may worsen inflation.