Over two years after Donald Trump's 2024 re-election campaign promise to lower grocery prices, US consumers have not seen a reduction in costs. More than half of Americans are now reporting difficulties affording groceries.
The increase in food prices is attributed to several factors, including ongoing supply chain issues, disputes over tariffs, conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, significant reductions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) benefits, and the climate crisis.
Households across the US are adapting to these rising costs. Examples include reducing purchases of beef, opting for frozen vegetables over fresh, and in some cases, individuals skipping meals to manage their food budgets.