Overview

On December 19, 2025, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins released a Fox News op-ed from Washington, D.C., praising President Trump's December 6 executive order targeting price-fixing in the food supply chain. The piece highlights task forces led by FTC Chairman and Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate foreign-controlled companies.[3]

Key Developments

  • Executive order establishes Food Supply Chain Security Task Force in FTC and DOJ, first-ever such units for food industries.[3]
  • Rollins cites farmer input costs: seeds +18%, fuel +32%, fertilizer +37%, labor +47%, interest +73% since 2020 under Biden.[3]
  • Trump admin provides targeted H-2A fixes and farmer aid, with op-ed published 2 PM EST December 19.[3]
  • 'For decades, foreign interests and corporate monopolies have tightened their grip,' Rollins wrote.[3]
  • Gas prices 'just hit $1.99 a gallon,' per related admin claims, with 1,600 new electrical sites planned in 12 months.[1][3]

Analysis

Factor Current Status Implications
Economic Input costs soaring 18-73% Task forces aim to cut consumer prices, aid farmers
Political Trump vs. prior admin focus Restores 'fairness' to supply chain per Rollins
Social Farmer complaints nationwide Potential grocery price drops boost public approval

Expert Reactions

Brooke L. Rollins: 'President Trump is taking important, strategic steps to protect American consumers... Farmers first. Families first. America first.'[3] Fox News contributor: 'This is a line in the sand against monopolies.'[3]

What's Next

Task forces to launch investigations January 2026; farmer aid expansions targeted for Q1 2026 rollout.[3]