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SHOT/CHASER: Working Families Are Suffering Under Trump’s Higher Prices… While Trump Says He’s Got “Nothing Else To Do” Arrow

SHOT: While Trump's failing economic agenda is raising prices on working families…

Wall Street Journal: "Walmart Plans to Raise Prices Because of Tariffs"

"Walmart is already raising some prices as its suppliers pass through higher costs. For example, tariffs drove up the price of bananas, one of the most frequently purchased items at Walmart, to 54 cents a pound, up from 50 cents, he said."

Bloomberg: "Bridgestone Eyes Price Hikes, More US Output to Counter Tariffs"

"Price hikes are also 'on the table' to counter impact from US tariffs, Chief Executive Officer Shuichi Ishibashi said in an earnings call Thursday."

Wall Street Journal: "Mattel Plans Price Increases on American Toys"

CHASER: … Trump is ignoring the American people's cries for help and says he has "nothing else to do."

Trump: "I have nothing else to do, so let's have a little fun."

69% of Americans say the Trump administration is not focused enough on lowering prices, while 56% say Trump has made the economy worse.

78% of Americans said they noticed the price of groceries increasing under Trump's watch.

73% of Americans say they are concerned about affording groceries.

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