Rising food prices

Democrats Condemn Trump’s Broken Food Price Promise

Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, criticized President Trump for failing to address rising food prices despite campaign promises to lower grocery bills immediately. The letter highlights Trump’s focus on other issues, such as immigration and pardons, while offering only minimal, non-specific measures to combat rising grocery costs, which have increased by 1.8% from December 2023 to December 2024. The Democrats argue that corporate price gouging exacerbates this issue, and urge Trump to utilize existing regulatory tools to address it. The administration countered that its actions to increase domestic energy production would indirectly lower costs for families.

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Unproductive Soil, Rising Food Prices: A Looming Crisis?

Widespread soil degradation, driven by overfarming, climate change, and unsustainable practices, is threatening global food security and causing a surge in grocery prices. The UN’s FAO estimates that over 90 percent of Earth’s soil could be degraded by 2050, resulting in reduced crop yields and increased reliance on costly fertilizers. This soil depletion is directly linked to rising food prices, as seen in the significant increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index for food since 2016. Experts urge immediate action, advocating for sustainable farming practices and policy changes to protect and restore soil health.

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