Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is set to announce a groundbreaking federal ban on price gouging for food products. According to a source from her campaign, the Vice President will unveil this initiative during a speech in North Carolina tomorrow.
Harris plans to outline her strategy for the first 100 days of her potential presidency, focusing on curbing food price inflation and reducing everyday expenses for Americans. The initiative aims to empower the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general to investigate and penalize those who violate the federal price gouging ban.
High inflation has been a persistent issue for the Biden administration since the pandemic, impacting their economic approval ratings compared to former President Donald Trump. On August 14, Trump criticized Harris, claiming she has been slow to address inflation and is attempting to replicate Republican policies.
“She had 3.5 years to tackle inflation, but all she did was complain,” Trump added.
Harris’s proposal represents a significant step towards addressing the economic challenges faced by many Americans, aiming to provide relief from rising food costs.