Trump axed a probe into grocery collusion. Ohio’s U.S. Senate candidates won’t talk about it

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 2,083

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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A federal regulator accused Pepsi, the nation’s biggest food supplier, of fixing prices in a way that would drive customers to Walmart and away from other stores in Ohio and other states. The regulator abruptly dropped the lawsuit months after President Donald Trump took office a year ago.

When the details of the suit were finally revealed in December, it prompted fears that other big suppliers have secret deals with mega-grocers like Walmart.

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