President Donald Trump has made false claims about grocery prices decreasing, despite data showing a continuous rise in prices. Trump’s assertions came amidst denouncing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who cautioned that Trump’s tariff policies could result in slower economic growth and higher inflation. Trump argued for interest rate cuts, citing the drop in oil prices and supposed declines in grocery prices as evidence of economic prosperity generated by tariffs. However, data revealed that average grocery prices were 2.41% higher in March 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the highest inflation rate since August 2023. Additionally, March 2025 saw a 0.49% increase in grocery prices from February, the highest month-to-month inflation rate since October 2022. These price hikes occurred before Trump imposed 10% tariffs in early April, which are anticipated to further escalate grocery prices. Trump’s claims about falling consumer prices were partially supported by a slight overall price decline in March compared to February, though prices remained higher than in previous years. While some specific grocery items may have experienced price reductions, the broader trend indicates an overall increase in grocery prices, contradicting Trump’s assertions of a downward trend.