Biden Calls Out Snack Companies for 'Shrinkflation,' But Offers No Policy Solutions for Rising Prices
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Biden calls on snack companies to stop "shrinkflation," saying it's a "rip-off" when companies cut product sizes but keep prices the same.
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Biden offers no specific solutions or policies to address shrinkflation, but calls on companies to "do the right thing."
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The Consumer Brands Association responds that Biden is trying to "deflect attention away from inflation" under his administration.
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A report shows 10% of toilet paper price increases and 9.8% of snack price increases are due to shrinking product sizes.
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Inflation remains Americans' top concern, cited by 22% of poll respondents struggling with higher costs of living.