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The closure is largely attributed to a decrease in fast food consumption and subsequent sales, as indicated by major customers like McDonald's reporting a 1.5% decline in sales. Executives at the parent company of the plant have pointed to inflation as a critical factor impacting consumer behavior. This situation raises broader questions around inflation and economic policies, which have become central issues in political discourse, especially for figures like former President Donald Trump, who campaigned on promises to reduce everyday costs.