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US Farmers, Firms Flag Higher Costs Even as Trump Touts Affordability
Farmers cite tariff-driven input cost hikes and agency disruptions pushing Thanksgiving food prices up about 10%, despite some tariff rollbacks, officials said.
- On Tuesday, US farmers warned President Donald Trump's tariffs are raising prices on vegetables, fruits, grains, and meats, predicting higher holiday food costs.
- Agency chaos at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and climate-driven issues like drought have raised meat prices, while imported greenhouse materials lack cheap domestic substitutes, forcing farmers to raise costs.
- A recent report found small diversified farms reported a 50% price hike on collard greens and kale and a 50-cent increase on mixed-lettuce bags, while Thanksgiving costs are up roughly 10% last year, the American Federation of Teachers, Century Foundation, and Groundwork Collaborative said.
- Small business owners face struggles as rising costs squeeze margins, while Nick Levendofsky warned added costs appear at checkout and the U.S. government is considering aid this year.
- Despite some rollbacks, White House officials noted they may be too late to ease holiday food prices, which groups noted remain high due to tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump.
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