Trump's Grocery Price Claim Faces Reality Check: Eggs Are Bucking the Trend
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Trump claimed grocery costs are ‘way down,’ but HuffPost’s fact-check finds the drop is limited to eggs; overall grocery prices are still rising. The USDA/ERS forecasts a 2.7%–3.9% increase in 2026 for groceries, with eggs being the standout exception. Beef, produce, fats and oils, and nonalcoholic drinks continue to climb, and the White House did not comment.
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