Plenty of Americans feel like they're forking over a fortune for groceries —only to get hit with a recall notice that forces them to throw that expensive food out. Why it matters: While grocery prices are driven by complex trade and energy costs, the safety net meant to keep them safe to eat is fraying, creating a dual crisis of affordability and safety. - The average American household pays more than $10,000 on groceries every year, and two-thirds of Americans think they're spending too much. - Prices have increased by more than 18% since 2022, although some foods have seen sharper or smaller increases. What they're saying: "It can be really, really scary out there," Lauren Borsheim, a food policy analyst at Food & Water Watch,…
Senior Counselor to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro comments on how President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill benefited millions of Americans, specifically on Tax Day and the rising prices of meat across the country and more on "Wake Up America Weekend."
Texas pitmasters warn the state's barbecue industry is under growing pressure as droughts, thinning herds and supply delays drive up beef prices and force some smokehouses out of business. NewsNation's Xavier Walton has the story. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Trump said the order comes after domestic production capacity of beef has failed to keep pace with increasing demand for the meat in recent years, leading to higher prices for American consumers.
