Trump's Win Fueled by High Food Prices, Relief Unlikely

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Despite voter concerns over high food prices, President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies, such as tariffs on imported goods and deportation of undocumented workers, may not lower grocery bills and could potentially increase them. Economists argue that these measures could raise costs for food producers and lead to retaliatory tariffs, affecting U.S. exports. While Trump has promised to reduce energy costs, experts believe this will have minimal impact on food prices. Overall, the complexity of food price inflation makes it challenging for any administration to significantly lower grocery costs in the short term.
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