New economic data shows inflation cooling and wages rising under President Donald Trump’s policies, according to a White House announcement citing DoorDash’s State of Local Commerce report.
The analysis reveals price declines across everyday essentials and breakfast staples, and suggests Trump’s economic agenda is delivering tangible relief to American households struggling with cost-of-living pressures.
DoorDash’s Breakfast Basics Index — tracking eggs, milk, bagels, and avocados — dropped 14% between March and September. The metric also fell 1.7% year-over-year.
The Everyday Essentials Index, which measures household staples such as toothpaste and toilet paper, declined over the past year. Specific price drops were observed in cheese, cereals, fresh fruits, and frozen meals.
Wage growth now outpaces restaurant price increases nationally, the report indicates. Half of the studied cities show similar wage-to-price ratios.
Electronics and healthcare products also experienced deflation, with computers, phones, medicines, and vitamins costing less than they did twelve months ago.
Local economies show resilience, with 56% of consumers reporting fewer business closures in their communities. Overall food spending increased nearly 5% year-over-year, outstripping price growth.
The data suggests “consumers are buying more from businesses in their communities,” according to the DoorDash report. This spending pattern indicates growing consumer confidence despite recent inflationary pressures.
The White House framed these metrics as validation of Trump’s “Make America Affordable Again” economic strategy. Officials pointed to the data as evidence of “an economic comeback that is only just beginning.”
