A Cheaper Thanksgiving, But at What Cost?
Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving basket is being held up as proof that inflation is cooling. But look past the headline. Is it true?
You may have seen the headline by now: “Thanksgiving is 25% cheaper this year!” That line has been repeated by major retailers like Walmart, and loudly amplified by President Donald Trump, who recently declared people should “stop talking about affordability.”
On the surface, it’s an irresistible narrative: prices are down, more people are served, and th…
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