Fourth of July barbeque prices have risen since Trump imposed tariffs, congressional analysis says
Americans may spend more on common barbeque items this Fourth of July with prices on products like beer, outdoor folding chairs and grill tools higher, according to a new congressional report.The total cost of a typical grocery trip for a cookout has increased by a 12.7% annualized rate since President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement in April, according to the analysis by the Joint Economic Committee's Democratic minority arm. It calculated the price increase using consumer price index data for ...