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- Senator Edward Markey criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for the economic impact of the ongoing war in Iran.
- He asked the Bureau of Labor Statistics for updated consumer price data.
- Markey cited a 40% rise in gas prices and a 6% rise in grocery bills.
- Trump dismissed inflation concerns as “fake” and said they are short-term.
- Markey said Trump's economy approval rating has fallen as costs rise.
