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The political battle over grocery prices is here

Washington Post Politics Thursday 27 August 2026, 18:30 UTC By Amber Phillips 1 min read
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Late last week, President Donald Trump made a risky political decision: He is making it easier and cheaper for foreign beef to be sold in the country by lifting tariffs he originally put in place to boost American-made food. Democracy Dies in Darkness 5-Minute Fix The political battle over grocery prices is here President Donald Trump is trying to lower beef prices ahead of the midterms.

Late last week, President Donald Trump made a risky political decision: He is making it easier and cheaper for foreign beef to be sold in the country by lifting tariffs he originally put in place to boost American-made food. Democracy Dies in Darkness 5-Minute Fix The political battle over grocery prices is here President Donald Trump is trying to lower beef prices ahead of the midterms.
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