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Rural food insecurity rises as deregulation weakens supply chain protections

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Rural food insecurity has risen significantly in the United States over the past five years, with nearly 16% of households now affected. This increase is attributed to supply chain and distribution challenges, particularly for perishable goods, which are more expensive to deliver to remote areas. Deregulation in the 1970s and 1980s, including the repeal of the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 and weakened enforcement of the Robinson–Patman Act, has allowed large grocery chains to consolidate power and prioritize urban routes, further exacerbating the issue. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Michelle Miller, The Conversation ·

    Rural food insecurity jumped from 12% to nearly 16% in 5 years—the law that can fix it is sitting on the books

    In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed a new Motor Carrier Act, removing the requirement that trucking companies serve specific regions.

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