President Trump campaigned on the powerful promise to lower inflation and make America affordable again. From day one, the President’s agenda has revolved around lowering costs on everyday items after years of inflation squeezed household budgets, especially at the grocery store. Annual inflation in November 2025 fell to 2.7%. By comparison, inflation was 6.8% at the same point in President Biden’s presidency.

The Trump Administration is also working to reignite our economy by reducing regulations, unleashing energy production, cutting taxes, and spurring investment in America. The combination of economic growth and policies that will lower costs is the key to Republican success in the 2026 midterms.

Unfortunately, there is a looming regulatory threat to the economic progress being made by Trump. Right now, a state-by-state patchwork system of food, beverage, and personal care labeling and ingredient laws as well as regulations are being established across the country. Under this patchwork, an unworkable minefield of inconsistent overregulation will destroy jobs and drive prices through the roof.

As Trump made clear, American companies cannot operate if 50 different states adopt 50 different regulatory standards. The results for consumers and small businesses are predictable:........

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