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Trump's Tariffs Hit Groceries; GOP Spending Bill; College Basketball and Hockey
Sat, 05 Apr 2025
With some of President Trump's hefty tariffs in place, Americans will see the prices of some grocery items rise - we'll tell you which items might get hit first. Plus, Senate Republicans are pushing a spending bill that would make some of President Trump's signature policies permanent. We'll also look at a hockey great's goal record, finally matched last night after 26 years, plus, a look at what's ahead in college basketball finals.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
What are the effects of Trump's tariffs on groceries?
President Trump's tariffs are here, and that means higher prices for many things Americans buy every single day.
We'll tell you what to expect at the store checkout. I'm Scott Simon.
I'm Ayesha Roscoe, and this is Up First from NPR News.
Bacon is through the roof. They're all through the roof. The milk, everything is bad. And we're going to straighten it out. We're going to bring prices way down and we'll get it done fast.
That was then-candidate Donald Trump on the campaign trail. We'll look at how his new tariffs are going to affect grocery prices.
We'll also take a look at a Republican spending bill intended to help enact President Trump's domestic policies.
Also, a big hockey record tied and college basketball.
So stay with us. We have the news you need to start your weekend.
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