Trump's 2 Consumer Price Plans Hit Resistance as Beef and Diesel Moves Stall
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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 28
Trump's 2 Consumer Price Plans Hit Resistance as Beef and Diesel Moves Stall
2 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 28
Summary
Two White House proposals aimed at lowering consumer prices — tariff-free beef imports and a ban on U.S. diesel exports — have so far failed to gain traction.
The beef idea quickly drew opposition from American farmers and ranchers, undercutting an effort to ease food costs.
The diesel export ban then ran into pushback from major oil companies, blunting a separate attempt to reduce fuel prices.
The setbacks leave Trump struggling to deliver price relief on everyday goods as inflation remains a top issue for midterm voters.