Trump Calls Groceries an 'Old-Fashioned' Word During Tariff Speech: 'It Sort of Says a Bag with Different Things in It'
Story by Rachel Raposas
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The president mused about the meaning of the word "groceries" while taking credit for low prices, though experts are warning of an uptick in day-to-day costs
During his April 2 "Liberation Day" speech in the White House Rose Garden, the president announced sweeping new tariffs on goods around the globe, including those from longstanding U.S. allies.
As he wrapped up his discussion of the numbers, Trump zeroed in on the word "groceries" and provided his own definition.
“It’s such an old-fashioned term but a beautiful term: groceries," he mused. "It sort of says a bag with different things in it."
The president then claimed that he has alleviated the price of groceries, saying, "Groceries went through the roof and I campaigned on that. I talked about the word ‘groceries’ for a lot, and energy costs now are down. Groceries are down.”
At present, there is no evidence supporting his statement that grocery prices are improving. The
USDA's Food Price Outlook, updated on March 25, reports that grocery costs are expected to rise slightly faster than the average rate of growth this year.