Creeping screwworm: Trump's new political pest

Creeping screwworm: Trump's new political pest

The screwworm has arrived in the United States, and it's creeping up on President Trump as a political pest.Why it matters: Trump and the Republican Party are already reeling from soaring beef prices and accelerating inflation. A screwworm outbreak could exacerbate the GOP's biggest vulnerability just as the midterm elections are heating up.State of play: The Department of Agriculture is gearing up for a $1 billion+ fight against the screwworm, AP reports.It'll cost about $750 million to set up...

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