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No grocery store aisle is spared from Trump’s economic agenda.
“Canned goods are up ~20% as a result of steel & aluminum tariffs. The immigration enforcement provisions being touted by this admin are making it either much more expensive or just less possible to produce as much.”
“Canned goods are up ~20% as a result of steel & aluminum tariffs. The immigration enforcement provisions being touted by this admin are making it either much more expensive or just less possible to produce as much.”
Grocery prices “take a bite of the budget” ahead of Thanksgiving festivities | News Channel 3-12
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, some of your favorite food might take a bigger bite out of your budget than usual. “I
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November 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
No grocery store aisle is spared from Trump’s economic agenda.
“Canned goods are up ~20% as a result of steel & aluminum tariffs. The immigration enforcement provisions being touted by this admin are making it either much more expensive or just less possible to produce as much.”
“Canned goods are up ~20% as a result of steel & aluminum tariffs. The immigration enforcement provisions being touted by this admin are making it either much more expensive or just less possible to produce as much.”
On @marketplace.org: This year’s Thanksgiving meal is tariff-boosted & extra-expensive.
Don't be fooled by those initial turkey prices: “They can put those prices in the paper or [online] to get you in the door, & then they know you'll buy the pumpkin pie filling, the green beans, & the stuffing.”
Don't be fooled by those initial turkey prices: “They can put those prices in the paper or [online] to get you in the door, & then they know you'll buy the pumpkin pie filling, the green beans, & the stuffing.”
Food prices are up, but the cost of Thanksgiving might not be
Different reports give varying costs of a Thanksgiving dinner, with substitutions, downsizing, and store deals helping to keep prices down.
www.marketplace.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
On @marketplace.org: This year’s Thanksgiving meal is tariff-boosted & extra-expensive.
Don't be fooled by those initial turkey prices: “They can put those prices in the paper or [online] to get you in the door, & then they know you'll buy the pumpkin pie filling, the green beans, & the stuffing.”
Don't be fooled by those initial turkey prices: “They can put those prices in the paper or [online] to get you in the door, & then they know you'll buy the pumpkin pie filling, the green beans, & the stuffing.”
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Thanksgiving under Trump is costing families 10% more than last year. That's more than 3x the rate of inflation.
Full analysis from @Groundwork, @TCFdotorg, & @AFTunion. tcf.org/content/comm...
Full analysis from @Groundwork, @TCFdotorg, & @AFTunion. tcf.org/content/comm...
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Thanksgiving under Trump is costing families 10% more than last year. That's more than 3x the rate of inflation.
Full analysis from @Groundwork, @TCFdotorg, & @AFTunion. tcf.org/content/comm...
Full analysis from @Groundwork, @TCFdotorg, & @AFTunion. tcf.org/content/comm...
While the White House insists food prices are dropping, the reality is undeniable. Thanks to our, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org’s data, we know grocery prices are rising, and Trump’s tariff chaos is a major reason why.
@banking.senate.gov on how Trump is ruining this year’s Thanksgiving 👇
@banking.senate.gov on how Trump is ruining this year’s Thanksgiving 👇
Three Things to Know: A More Expensive Holiday Season under Donald Trump
Trump’s economic policies deliver higher grocery bills, a terrible holiday job market, and soaring energy costs. Authored by Emma Hussey.
senatebankingdemocrats.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
While the White House insists food prices are dropping, the reality is undeniable. Thanks to our, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org’s data, we know grocery prices are rising, and Trump’s tariff chaos is a major reason why.
@banking.senate.gov on how Trump is ruining this year’s Thanksgiving 👇
@banking.senate.gov on how Trump is ruining this year’s Thanksgiving 👇
High-income families are living in a different (and better!) economy than everyone else.
Between skyrocketing prices and ever growing inflation, this holiday season will be full of spending more and getting less.
Between skyrocketing prices and ever growing inflation, this holiday season will be full of spending more and getting less.
The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season | CNN Business
Americans, enraged about years of rising prices, are going into the 2025 holiday shopping season prepared for battle. But this holiday shopping season could look a lot stronger than you’d expect – on ...
www.cnn.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
High-income families are living in a different (and better!) economy than everyone else.
Between skyrocketing prices and ever growing inflation, this holiday season will be full of spending more and getting less.
Between skyrocketing prices and ever growing inflation, this holiday season will be full of spending more and getting less.
Food, rent, & health care costs are so unaffordable families are forced to forgo without.
“I’m going to be worried about whether or not I can get a next meal for my kids, and it’s terrifying,” said a PA woman.
This is Trump’s “Golden Age of America.”
“I’m going to be worried about whether or not I can get a next meal for my kids, and it’s terrifying,” said a PA woman.
This is Trump’s “Golden Age of America.”
‘Scraping for crumbs’: Americans squeezed by affordability crisis
Rising food, shelter and healthcare costs are hitting hard in Bethlehem and the surrounding Lehigh Valley
www.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Food, rent, & health care costs are so unaffordable families are forced to forgo without.
“I’m going to be worried about whether or not I can get a next meal for my kids, and it’s terrifying,” said a PA woman.
This is Trump’s “Golden Age of America.”
“I’m going to be worried about whether or not I can get a next meal for my kids, and it’s terrifying,” said a PA woman.
This is Trump’s “Golden Age of America.”
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Trump promised to lower prices.
Instead, Thanksgiving costs are up 10% — three times higher than inflation — and some everyday foods are nearly 60% higher than last year.
Families are paying the price for his failures.
Instead, Thanksgiving costs are up 10% — three times higher than inflation — and some everyday foods are nearly 60% higher than last year.
Families are paying the price for his failures.
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Trump promised to lower prices.
Instead, Thanksgiving costs are up 10% — three times higher than inflation — and some everyday foods are nearly 60% higher than last year.
Families are paying the price for his failures.
Instead, Thanksgiving costs are up 10% — three times higher than inflation — and some everyday foods are nearly 60% higher than last year.
Families are paying the price for his failures.
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Trump’s trade wars and inflation are causing the prices of everything from cranberry sauce to gravy to skyrocket — making your Thanksgiving dinner more expensive this year.
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Trump’s trade wars and inflation are causing the prices of everything from cranberry sauce to gravy to skyrocket — making your Thanksgiving dinner more expensive this year.
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🦃 You’re not imagining it, Thanksgiving grocery prices are way up this year. President Trump’s economic policies are driving prices higher, pushing the cost of a full holiday meal up nearly 10%. I’ll keep fighting to roll back these harmful policies and lower costs for families.
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🦃 You’re not imagining it, Thanksgiving grocery prices are way up this year. President Trump’s economic policies are driving prices higher, pushing the cost of a full holiday meal up nearly 10%. I’ll keep fighting to roll back these harmful policies and lower costs for families.
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When I was shopping for Thanksgiving, I was shocked by the prices I was seeing.
Trump’s chaotic economic policies are driving up costs for Oregonians and adding unnecessary stress to the holiday season.
Trump’s chaotic economic policies are driving up costs for Oregonians and adding unnecessary stress to the holiday season.
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
When I was shopping for Thanksgiving, I was shocked by the prices I was seeing.
Trump’s chaotic economic policies are driving up costs for Oregonians and adding unnecessary stress to the holiday season.
Trump’s chaotic economic policies are driving up costs for Oregonians and adding unnecessary stress to the holiday season.
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As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, prices are continuing to climb.
Why is this happening? Let me walk you through it:
Why is this happening? Let me walk you through it:
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, prices are continuing to climb.
Why is this happening? Let me walk you through it:
Why is this happening? Let me walk you through it:
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Same Thanksgiving meal. One year apart. 10% more expensive.
While families struggle with prices at checkout, Republicans are choosing policies that increase prices at the checkout counter. Americans deserve better than watching holiday meals become an unaffordable luxury.
While families struggle with prices at checkout, Republicans are choosing policies that increase prices at the checkout counter. Americans deserve better than watching holiday meals become an unaffordable luxury.
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Same Thanksgiving meal. One year apart. 10% more expensive.
While families struggle with prices at checkout, Republicans are choosing policies that increase prices at the checkout counter. Americans deserve better than watching holiday meals become an unaffordable luxury.
While families struggle with prices at checkout, Republicans are choosing policies that increase prices at the checkout counter. Americans deserve better than watching holiday meals become an unaffordable luxury.
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The September jobs report tells 3 key stories:
✅ Pandemic fiscal response was a historic success
⚠️ Weakening labor market is widening inequality
🚨 Recession warnings are flashing
From @groundwork.bsky.social Senior Fellow @jwmason.bsky.social 🧵
groundworkcollaborative.org/news/the-sep...
✅ Pandemic fiscal response was a historic success
⚠️ Weakening labor market is widening inequality
🚨 Recession warnings are flashing
From @groundwork.bsky.social Senior Fellow @jwmason.bsky.social 🧵
groundworkcollaborative.org/news/the-sep...
The September Jobs Report: Evidence of Past Success, and of Dangers Ahead - Groundwork Collaborative
groundworkcollaborative.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The September jobs report tells 3 key stories:
✅ Pandemic fiscal response was a historic success
⚠️ Weakening labor market is widening inequality
🚨 Recession warnings are flashing
From @groundwork.bsky.social Senior Fellow @jwmason.bsky.social 🧵
groundworkcollaborative.org/news/the-sep...
✅ Pandemic fiscal response was a historic success
⚠️ Weakening labor market is widening inequality
🚨 Recession warnings are flashing
From @groundwork.bsky.social Senior Fellow @jwmason.bsky.social 🧵
groundworkcollaborative.org/news/the-sep...
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Pop quiz: How much have Trump’s policies raised the cost of food this Thanksgiving?
See if you can guess along with me!
Source: @groundwork.bsky.social
See if you can guess along with me!
Source: @groundwork.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Pop quiz: How much have Trump’s policies raised the cost of food this Thanksgiving?
See if you can guess along with me!
Source: @groundwork.bsky.social
See if you can guess along with me!
Source: @groundwork.bsky.social
65% of people are stressed about affording expenses related to Thanksgiving, like travel and groceries.
People are cutting back: fewer gatherings with family and friends, and less food around the table.
@fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy with the story.
People are cutting back: fewer gatherings with family and friends, and less food around the table.
@fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy with the story.
Will your Thanksgiving meal be cheaper this year?
While the prices of some Thanksgiving staples have gone down since last year, other fan favorites are more expensive in 2025.
www.fox5dc.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
65% of people are stressed about affording expenses related to Thanksgiving, like travel and groceries.
People are cutting back: fewer gatherings with family and friends, and less food around the table.
@fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy with the story.
People are cutting back: fewer gatherings with family and friends, and less food around the table.
@fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy with the story.
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NEW: Elizabeth Pancotti of @groundwork.bsky.social broke down how Trump's first term laid the groundwork for his current administration's huge handouts to Big Money donors and the harmful impacts of his pro-corporate policies.
Read about it here:
Read about it here:
How Trump’s “Tax Cuts” Encourage Price Gouging (Q&A)
Groundwork Collaborative's Elizabeth Pancotti on how companies have raked in hundreds of billions of dollars while everyday Americans struggle to pay for groceries.
www.democracy.news
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
NEW: Elizabeth Pancotti of @groundwork.bsky.social broke down how Trump's first term laid the groundwork for his current administration's huge handouts to Big Money donors and the harmful impacts of his pro-corporate policies.
Read about it here:
Read about it here:
@washingtonpost.com took a look into how affordable Thanksgiving will be this year.
The answer featuring our, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org data: many will see a 10% hike thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
The answer featuring our, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org data: many will see a 10% hike thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
We calculated how much more — or less — Thanksgiving dinner costs this year
The cost of your Thanksgiving grocery haul will vary depending on where you’re shopping.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
@washingtonpost.com took a look into how affordable Thanksgiving will be this year.
The answer featuring our, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org data: many will see a 10% hike thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
The answer featuring our, @tcfdotorg.bsky.social, & @aft.org data: many will see a 10% hike thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
Spotify announced they're rising prices & taking corporate greed to the next level on the eve of the holiday season.
It’s serving Grinch.
It’s serving Grinch.
November 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Spotify announced they're rising prices & taking corporate greed to the next level on the eve of the holiday season.
It’s serving Grinch.
It’s serving Grinch.
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Thanksgiving costs climbed about 10% this year over last year, according to new research from @groundwork.bsky.social @tcfdotorg.bsky.social & @aft.org.
That’s an increase of more than 3X the overall inflation rate. Explore the research👇
https://bit.ly/4rj7Rtf
That’s an increase of more than 3X the overall inflation rate. Explore the research👇
https://bit.ly/4rj7Rtf
November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Thanksgiving costs climbed about 10% this year over last year, according to new research from @groundwork.bsky.social @tcfdotorg.bsky.social & @aft.org.
That’s an increase of more than 3X the overall inflation rate. Explore the research👇
https://bit.ly/4rj7Rtf
That’s an increase of more than 3X the overall inflation rate. Explore the research👇
https://bit.ly/4rj7Rtf
53% of Americans say it’s going to be harder to afford a typical Thanksgiving meal this year compared to last. And it’s Trump’s tariffs that are to blame for that stress.
“Tariffs drive up costs at every stop on the supply chain, and by the holidays those increases are impossible to ignore."
“Tariffs drive up costs at every stop on the supply chain, and by the holidays those increases are impossible to ignore."
New Ad Campaign Targets Holiday Price Spike From Trump Tariffs | Common Dreams
Tariffs Cost US announced a holiday campaign highlighting how President
Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are driving up the prices of food,
gifts, and more for American families and businesses during...
www.commondreams.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
53% of Americans say it’s going to be harder to afford a typical Thanksgiving meal this year compared to last. And it’s Trump’s tariffs that are to blame for that stress.
“Tariffs drive up costs at every stop on the supply chain, and by the holidays those increases are impossible to ignore."
“Tariffs drive up costs at every stop on the supply chain, and by the holidays those increases are impossible to ignore."
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Really great piece breaks down how and why #Thanksgiving food prices have increased this year using data from @Groundwork, @TCFdotorg, & @AFT.org. From packaging to distribution, higher costs are resulting in higher bills at the check out counter. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Trump touts cheap groceries ahead of Thanksgiving. The reality is a mixed plate
President looks to Walmart’s promotion as proof he lowered cost of living. But holiday prices are volatile, economists say
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Really great piece breaks down how and why #Thanksgiving food prices have increased this year using data from @Groundwork, @TCFdotorg, & @AFT.org. From packaging to distribution, higher costs are resulting in higher bills at the check out counter. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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President Trump claims that prices are "way down," but that's not what our neighbors are feeling or experiencing. Under Trump, a majority of Americans say that Thanksgiving is more, not less, expensive.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
President Trump claims that prices are "way down," but that's not what our neighbors are feeling or experiencing. Under Trump, a majority of Americans say that Thanksgiving is more, not less, expensive.
Inflation is kicking American consumers in the ass, and even Republicans are admitting prices are rising.
This Thanksgiving will be 10% more expensive than last year - and it’s not by accident. It’s thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
This Thanksgiving will be 10% more expensive than last year - and it’s not by accident. It’s thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
Walmart’s $4 Thanksgiving is a fraud — but Trump is selling it anyway
Inflation is kicking American consumers in the ass. Walmart is paying attention. To reassure consumers that the nation's largest retailer feels their pain, the company promised relief as the holiday s...
www.dailykos.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Inflation is kicking American consumers in the ass, and even Republicans are admitting prices are rising.
This Thanksgiving will be 10% more expensive than last year - and it’s not by accident. It’s thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
This Thanksgiving will be 10% more expensive than last year - and it’s not by accident. It’s thanks to Trump’s economic agenda.
“From all families, whether you make $20,000 a year or $100,000 a year, families are really struggling with affording just the basics, groceries, rent, utility bills.”
Our Liz Pancotti discussing the affordability crisis facing millions - and what state & local officials can do about it.
Our Liz Pancotti discussing the affordability crisis facing millions - and what state & local officials can do about it.
11Alive News: The Take | "Affordability for All" report (11/24/25)
The “Affordability for All” report offers ten policy solutions to help families with rising costs. Liz Pancotti explains key recommendations and findings.
www.11alive.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“From all families, whether you make $20,000 a year or $100,000 a year, families are really struggling with affording just the basics, groceries, rent, utility bills.”
Our Liz Pancotti discussing the affordability crisis facing millions - and what state & local officials can do about it.
Our Liz Pancotti discussing the affordability crisis facing millions - and what state & local officials can do about it.
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President Trump campaigned on bringing down grocery prices day one, but it’s almost Thanksgiving and prices are up. Household budgets are being carved up alongside the Thanksgiving turkey. Families are paying 40% more for tin foil to wrap leftovers, 22% more for cranberry sauce and the list goes on.
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
President Trump campaigned on bringing down grocery prices day one, but it’s almost Thanksgiving and prices are up. Household budgets are being carved up alongside the Thanksgiving turkey. Families are paying 40% more for tin foil to wrap leftovers, 22% more for cranberry sauce and the list goes on.