As the US economy continues to navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing global inflation, a new graphic from NBC News sheds light on the impact of the past eight years on grocery prices. Since President Trump took office in 2017, the cost of groceries has seen a significant increase, with some staples rising by as much as 30%. The graphic, which breaks down the data by category, reveals that meat, poultry, and dairy products have been among the most affected, with prices rising by 22% and 18% respectively. As Americans struggle to make ends meet, the rising cost of groceries has become a pressing concern, and experts are weighing in on the potential causes and consequences of this trend.
Graphic: How grocery prices have changed since Trump took office NBC News
