Americans buy discounted items in a supermarket. (Data photo)
Overseas Network, November 1, According to the US " News Weekly " report on October 30, due to factors such as inflation in the US, supply chain problems and the outbreak of avian influenza , this year may become the "most expensive Thanksgiving Day in history" in the United States.
American financial expert Ted Jenkin said in an interview that the price of flour in the United States rose by more than 20%, bread rose by 17%, and milk also rose by 17%. "The Thanksgiving side dishes that people love are all rising by double digits. Americans need to be prepared for this." Jenkin said that the current U.S. prices will not quickly return to normal levels, and believes that this year may usher in "the most expensive Thanksgiving in history."
Agricultural economist Klicker said that the most fundamental problem facing American agriculture lies in the higher cost of food production. In addition, the outbreak of avian influenza seriously affected the domestic turkey and laying hen breeding industry. "At present, dairy products and egg prices have increased the largest ."
" " poll released in mid-October showed that inflation is the "most important problem" facing the United States at present. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the current consumer price in the United States has reached its highest level in 40 years. The average spending on groceries by U.S. residents increased by 12% compared to 2021, the largest annual increase since 1979. (Overseas Network/Zhang Ni Internship Compilation/Yu Yaliu)
Source: Overseas Network
