NYC's Mamdani Makes Deal With Trump to Delay New SNAP Rule Nationwide
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
President Donald Trump agreed to delay nationwide enforcement of expanded food-stocking rules for SNAP retailers by at least 90 days. The delay gives bodegas and other stores more time to meet the requirements; it does not change the amount of SNAP benefits households receive or cancel the rules.Key Facts
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a 90-day extension for retailers to comply with the new requirements.
- The requirements were originally scheduled to take effect on November 4.
- Retailers must carry more varieties of staple foods to remain authorized to accept SNAP benefits.
- Stores that fail to comply could lose their authorization to accept SNAP.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he discussed the delay with Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
- Mamdani had initially sought a six-month delay.
- More than 36 million Americans rely on SNAP, and over 250,000 retailers are authorized to accept its benefits.
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