Trump bets big on deregulation to bring down grocery prices

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21 May 2026 • 11:01 PM MYT
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Trump bets big on deregulation to bring down grocery prices

  • The Trump administration is set to relax a federal regulation that mandates grocery stores and air-conditioning companies curb greenhouse gas emissions from cooling equipment.
  • EPA head Lee Zeldin stated the current rule, established during the Biden administration, imposes costly restrictions, and the new policy will save businesses billions, potentially lowering grocery prices for American families.
  • President Donald Trump is expected to announce these changes at a White House event, with executives from major grocery chains like Kroger and Piggly Wiggly in attendance.
  • This initiative aims to address voter concerns over the cost of living amid rising inflation, though the exact impact on grocery prices and its speed remain uncertain.
  • The decision marks a significant reversal from a bipartisan law signed by President Trump in his first term to reduce harmful hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups.

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