“Literally Being Starved to Death”: Congressman and Supermarket Owner Claims Harris Will Turn America into a “Third-World Nation”

Speaking to The Post, Rulli fears it could “slowly turn us into a Third World nation,” a stark prediction about America’s living standards if the plan goes through.

As a third-generation grocer from Youngstown, Ohio, he feels his career on the shop floor offers him invaluable insight into his constituents’ everyday economic battles.

Shoppers are leaving with half their usual haul, unable to afford or even find their staples, painting a grim picture of community strain.

“Stores will be shutting down in droves. And then the second problem you’re going to see is the selection on the shelf is going to shrink dramatically. So you’re going to actually damage the quality of life,” said Rulli.

From favorite soaps to fresh produce, he’s noticed a concerning drop in available goods, signaling deeper economic issues.

“We carry about 38,000 SKUs [stock keeping units]. In a Walmart or a Costco, that might go up to about 45,000 SKUs. The average blue-collar worker would have an opportunity to buy some nice things in life,” said Rulli.

“Those 38,000 SKUs will go down to about 5,000 SKUs. And you will be living in Cuba or Venezuela. She will simply turn this into a third-world nation,” said Rulli.

This personal gesture goes beyond politics, showing his deep connection and commitment to his community’s well being.

Based in Youngstown, Ohio, Rulli won a special election in June to represent eastern Ohio.

He predicts a future where many could shutter, echoing troubles faced by countries with similar shortages.

He foresees a domino effect that could close down medium to large stores across the country if the policy takes effect.

Critics view it as a counter to economic policies of the previous administration.

They argue that these costs far exceed what’s fair or necessary for business operations.

However, she also says that grocery stores have artificially kept prices high after the worst of the Covid-19 virus.

Federally, there’s a push to strengthen the FTC and attorney generals’ hands to combat these practices more robustly.

Harris announced that as president, she would “go after the bad actors” and crack down on grocery stores that inflate prices, especially during times of crisis.

“My plan will include new penalties for opportunistic companies that exploit crises and break the rules, and we will support smaller food businesses that are trying to play by the rules and get ahead,” Harris said.

Some have speculated that her lack of clarity on how her proposal would function is an attempt to undercut Trump, who is leading by a narrow margin.

He sheds light on the thin financial ice upon which many grocery businesses skate, challenged by high costs and fierce competition.

“There is absolutely no money in grocery stores anymore,” Rulli said.

Furman said controls of price gouging could lead to “bigger shortages, less supple and ultimately risk higher prices and worse outcomes for consumers.”

Economist Isabella Weber said: “Companies took advantage of the public perception that the price increases were justified because of the unique nature of the supply shocks. If the public perception turns, companies might come under pressure to reduce prices.”

The vice president recently accused Trump of having “no serious plans” to tackle the high cost of living. She also said his proposed tariffs would place a de facto national sales tax on everyday goods.

His proposed solutions aim to relieve the financial pressures felt by many Americans, seeing it as essential for economic recovery.