politics United States
Republican candidates adjust messaging amid cost-of-living concerns
3.4%
US inflation was 3.4%.
Republican candidates, including Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, are acknowledging affordability concerns while campaigning with Donald Trump's support ahead of the midterm elections. Trump continues to defend his administration's economic record and dismiss concerns about high costs.
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- 3.4%
US inflation was 3.4%.
“Inflation remains high at 3.4%”
- 4.37USD per gallon
The average US petrol price was USD 4.37 per gallon.
“The average cost of petrol has soared to $4.37 (£3.30) a gallon”
US beef prices were at a record high.
“beef prices are at a record high”
- 63%
YouGov survey respondents who said the US economy was getting worse
“63% of respondents believe the economy is "getting worse"”