Tariff developments have sparked consumer concerns over their grocery bills with many expected to see an increase in food prices.
Jonathan Coppess with the University of Illinois spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the relationship between grocery bills and inflation, the impact of tariffs, and purchasing habits.
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