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January 20, 2026politicalfood assistancetariff impactfood inflationpolitical

Trump administration unveils "$3 meals" program in response to food price spike driven by tariff policies

Trump administration officials unveil a controversial "$3 meals" program as the nation grapples with the largest food price spike in 27 months, driven largely by the administration's own tariff policies. The initiative aims to provide affordable meals to low-income families through a network of participating restaurants and food providers, with the government subsidizing the remaining cost.