Mamdani Says Trump Agreed to 90-Day SNAP Rule Extension

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he negotiated a nationwide 90-day extension with President Donald Trump for small retailers to comply with stricter food-stock requirements tied to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture separately said it would give retailers 90 more days, describing the move as temporary relief rather than a rollback of the rule.

The requirements apply to most retailers authorized to accept SNAP, commonly known as food stamps. Under the new standards, stores must stock seven varieties in each of four food categories, up from three varieties per category. They must also carry perishable foods in at least three categories and keep at least three units of each qualifying variety in stock.

Retailers that do not meet the standards risk losing their SNAP authorization and, as a result, their ability to accept benefits. Small stores and bodegas have raised concerns that limited shelf space and refrigeration could make it difficult to adjust inventories. Mamdani said the additional time would give businesses a chance to procure products, establish supplier relationships and comply.

The USDA said the extension was not a...