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NY Latino Families Trim Traditions, Blame Trump for 3.8% Inflation

5/17/2026

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Soaring grocery and rent costs force Latino families in New York to abandon traditions and cut needs.
April inflation of 3.8% prompted 77% of Latino shoppers to blame President Donald Trump’s policies.
Michael Negrón of the Center for American Progress says Hispanics spend 15% on food and 8% on energy.
Shopkeeper José Rosario reports papaya prices rose from $0.99 to $1.99 per pound, prompting shoppers to buy fewer items.

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Story summary

Soaring grocery and rent costs force Latino families in New York to abandon traditions and cut needs.
April inflation of 3.8% prompted 77% of Latino shoppers to blame President Donald Trump’s policies.
Michael Negrón of the Center for American Progress says Hispanics spend 15% on food and 8% on energy.
Shopkeeper José Rosario reports papaya prices rose from $0.99 to $1.99 per pound, prompting shoppers to buy fewer items.