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Las Vegas Restaurant Owner Cites Trump Policies, Faces Closure

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 08:06 UTC · How we work

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Javier Barajas says his Las Vegas restaurant is failing because of President Donald Trump’s policies.
Barajas blames rising diesel costs and the Iran war for higher prices, including gasoline.
He now needs a second job and may have to sell or close the restaurant.
Consumer prices rose 3.7% YoY in September, up from 3.4% in August, exceeding the 6% forecast.

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Javier Barajas says his Las Vegas restaurant is failing because of President Donald Trump’s policies.
Barajas blames rising diesel costs and the Iran war for higher prices, including gasoline.
He now needs a second job and may have to sell or close the restaurant.
Consumer prices rose 3.7% YoY in September, up from 3.4% in August, exceeding the 6% forecast.