WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Chris Coons issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) today highlighted a new report from the congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC) which found that rising prices have cost the average Delaware household more than $3,000 since President Trump took office.

The JEC report found that President Trump's reckless tariffs, war of choice in Iran, and overall economic agenda have increased the cost of everyday essentials, despite his repeated campaign promises to "end inflation on day one" and lower prices. Nationally, the average household has spent more than $3,500 in additional costs under the Trump administration. With gas prices continuing to rise this week as a result of fighting...