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Trump pledged to lower prices in eight areas. Have they risen or fallen?

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President Donald Trump's 2024 promise to reduce living costs is under scrutiny as midterm campaigns focus on inflation. Prices have risen in 5 of 8 areas he pledged to cut, with inflation spiking due to the Iran war. Despite some easing, wage gains have been negated by inflation, leaving Americans concerned.

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