inflation, a major concern of Americans

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L. de La Mornais, B. Laigle, A. Filippi – France 2

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In the United States, President Joe Biden’s popularity has declined with rising prices. Inflation has become one of the main concerns of Americans.

Inflation is the word that most preoccupied America during the midterm election campaign. In the United States, over one year, it was 8.2%. But in detail, especially for races, it is far superior. Namely, +27% for milk, +30% for eggs and +12% for fruit. To that sAdd the rents, which explode, with an average increase of 17%, while tenants have no protection in this country.

Ohio, a popular, industrial state of 11 million people, mirrors the United States and often dictates the outcome of elections. In full fire in the kitchen, a chef does not lose his temper in the face of inflation.A little over a year ago flour was $14, it went up to $16 and now it’s $24“, he declares. He had to raise the prices of his sandwiches and pizzas by almost 20%. Her Italian immigrant family has always been left-hearted, but not this time.

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