Overview

• Harris proposes a federal ban on price gouging in the food industry to combat high grocery prices.
• Critics argue that price controls could lead to food shortages and economic disruptions.
• Supporters claim corporate greed and pandemic-related disruptions have inflated prices.
• A Kroger executive admitted to raising prices on milk and eggs beyond inflation rates.
• Economists highlight the complexity of food pricing, citing factors like supply chain issues and labor costs.