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Cost is on the menu as nearly 7 in 10 Americans (68%) say Thanksgiving will be more expensive due to tariffs and inflation. Two thirds (66%) expect their grocery bill will rise compared to last year, with people expecting to spend an average of $137 on Thanksgiving dinner.