President Trump signed an executive order establishing federal task forces to investigate anti-competitive practices, particularly by foreign-controlled corporations, in sectors like meat processing, seeds, fertilizer and agricultural equipment. The directive aims to address price-fixing, monopolistic behavior and national security risks in the food supply chain. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson will lead specialized units to enforce antitrust laws and propose regulatory reforms. Investigations will focus on whether foreign entities exert undue influence, potentially driving up grocery prices, with findings to be reported to Congress within 180 days. Trump blames Biden-era policies for inflation, dismissing Democratic affordability campaigns as…

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