Trump Hails McDonald’s Extra Value Meals in Affordability Pitch

President Donald Trump argued his administration was making progress on lowering prices as he faces new political headwinds, pushing back on criticism from Democrats who blame his tariffs for high costs.

Trump touted economic policies he said have drawn trillions in new investments to fuel private-sector job growth and eased the raging inflation that was a political liability for his predecessor, during an address Monday to franchise owners from McDonald’s Corp.

“I want to give a very special thanks to McDonald’s for slashing prices for your most popular items, bringing back Extra Value Meals,” Trump said at the event. “I ...