America's next grocery shock is brewing

Trump is crashing the US headlong into the next grocery catastrophe

Whether making it harder for American farmers to sell their wares or overseeing the sale of lettuce that induces explosive diarrhea, President Donald Trump has long struggled during his second term with meeting Americans' food needs.Now a recent report reveals the extent to which Trump's policies are directly responsible for hurting Americans in their stomachs — and their wallets."America's grocery squeeze has thus far been most painfully felt i…

GOP in trouble as 'grocery price shock' set to surge already-inflated food costs: report

Republicans face an uphill battle heading into the midterms as a major “grocery price shock” appears poised to surge already-inflated food costs, Axios reported Sunday.“The next grocery price shock could hit much harder — and wider. And midterms are 65 days away,” Axios’ Mike Allen wrote in the outlet’s Sunday morning newsletter.A convergence of factors has sent grocery prices soaring in recent months, chief among them being President Donald Tru…

America's next grocery shock is brewing

America's grocery squeeze has thus far been most painfully felt in a few expensive categories, like beef, coffee and chocolate.Now, the forces pushing up food prices are starting to pile up: expensive grain, soaring fertilizer and fuel, plus unpredictable weather and raging wars.Why it matters: The next grocery price shock could hit much harder — and much wider.The big picture: Your grocery store is fed by a vast global supply chain, and pressur…