The US president says he inherited “an economic catastrophe and an inflationary nightmare” of the democratic government
United States President Donald Trump (Republican) blamed his predecessor, Joe Biden (Democrat), for the increase in egg price. “Joe Biden, in particular, has left the price of eggs out of control and we are working hard to reduce it”he said.
The head of the US executive made the statements during a speech at a session of the US Congress. This is the first time Trump has been addressing congressmen since taking over his second term. Although similar, the event is not about the traditional discourse of the state of the Union.
During his speech, the US leader said he had inherited “An economic catastrophe and an inflationary nightmare” of the Biden government.
Trump also blamed Biden for the high in energy and food prices: “We suffer the worst inflation in 48 years, perhaps even in the history of our country. As president, I am fighting every day to reverse these damage ”.
Since 2022, an outbreak of Avian flu (H5N1) has impacted US poultry industry, resulting in the death of more than 166 million birds, including laying chickens. In February, the US Department of Agriculture is an investment plan of $ 1 billion to combat the disease.
Inflation in the USA
Annalized inflation from the United States to 3% in January 2025 – a 0.1 percentage point compared to December 2024, when it was 2.9% in the 12 -month accumulated. February data will be released on March 12.
Democratic congressmen fear that Trump’s tariffs on imports further raise prices.
Before the Republican speech on Tuesday (4.Mar), at least 25 democratic senators a video stating that prices “They are rising” Since the beginning of Trump’s term.
