Conflicts In Far-Flung Hot Spots Are Driving Food Affordability Challenges

Recently, American families have been facing higher grocery and gas bills, prompting criticism of President Trump and his administration—with some going so far as to even cast blame on farmers, cattlemen, and fertilizer producers. The actual drivers of today’s affordability concerns, however, are foreign adversaries who stand to benefit if Americans lose faith in President Trump and his America First agenda. If Iran, China, and others are successful, Americans will have much more to worry about than slightly higher grocery prices. President Trump and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins have prioritized food affordability. Those efforts deserve support, and calming affordability challenges…