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Trump touts economy, oil prices in Pennsylvania stop
Key takeaways
- The president visited the Mack Truck facility in Macungie, a part of Pennsylvania s 7th Congressional District, which is set to be a major battleground election for a U.S.
- Trump s visit comes as his administration is facing economic headwinds.
- Affordability is expected to be a hot topic in the midterms, as Democrats blame the conflict in Iran for rising inflation.
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The president visited the Mack Truck facility in Macungie, a part of Pennsylvania s 7th Congressional District, which is set to be a major battleground election for a U.S. House seat come November.
Trump s visit comes as his administration is facing economic headwinds. While the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to continue nuclear talks and open the Strait of Hormuz, prices remain high, including at the gas pump.
Affordability is expected to be a hot topic in the midterms, as Democrats blame the conflict in Iran for rising inflation.
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