As American families prepare to hit the road and fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, they are finding the holiday to be more expensive than ever thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans’ cost-hiking agenda. From the grocery store to the gas pump, families are having to fork over more of their hard-earned money to afford classic Fourth of July cookout and celebration staples. 

Reminder: Donald Trump promised to lower costs on Day One, but as American families gather to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, they are feeling the squeeze of higher costs everywhere. Make no mistake: While Donald Trump and Republicans reward their billionaire buddies with tax giveaways, push their reckless tariffs, and continue their unpopular war with Iran, working families are forced to foot the bill and cut back. 

Here’s a look at what that means in the states:

  • In California: ABC 30: Fireworks, gas, and food costs surge ahead of Fourth of July celebrations across the Central Valley
  • In Kentucky: Louisville Courier Journal: Fourth of July cookout costs rise for Kentucky shoppers
  • In Texas: FOX Rio Grande Valley: Fourth of July barbecue costs soaring as meat prices rise nationwide
  • In Missouri: First Alert 4: Tariffs lead to increased costs for fireworks, impacting local cities and businesses
  • In Nevada: ABC-Las Vegas: Las Vegas families face higher meat prices ahead of Fourth of July
  • In Texas: ABC-Abilene: “It is a little painful to see the bill,” residents react to rising cookout costs
  • In North Carolina: CBS 17: NC drivers will see record high 4th of July gas prices during holiday travel
  • In South Carolina: Greenville News: July 4 cookout costs surge with inflation
  • In Texas: Houston Public Media: Texans paying half a dollar more for gas this Fourth of July
  • In Wisconsin: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Planning a July 4 cookout is more expensive than ever in Wisconsin, data shows
  • In Wisconsin: The Cool Down: Wisconsin’s Fourth of July cookout hits record $75.50 as ground beef surges 23%
  • Nationwide: Fox Business: Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday
  • Nationwide: CBS News: Fourth of July celebrations could cost more than ever due to rising food costs
  • Nationwide: Yahoo Finance: Gas prices remain at their highest level in four years headed into July 4th weekend 
  • Nationwide: Reuters: US beef prices stay red-hot for summer cookouts
  • Nationwide: AG Web: The Price of Your Fourth of July Cookout Just Hit a New Record
  • Nationwide: Barron’s: Grill Shock: Guess Who’s the Uninvited Guest at Your July 4th BBQ