Biden Targets ‘Junk Fees’ Imposed by Businesses, Calls for More Transparency

President Joe Biden said on Thursday that his campaign to protect consumers from hidden “junk fees” is bearing fruit, with more companies agreeing to provide greater transparency in pricing.
Several companies in the ticketing, lodging, and other industries have pledged to eliminate hidden fees and provide customers with all-in, upfront pricing for their products and services.
“Junk fees are not a matter for the wealthy very much, but they’re a matter for working folks, like the homes I grew up in,” Biden said during a roundtable discussion with company executives at the White House. “And they can add hundreds of dollars a month and make it harder for families to pay their bills. I think it’s just wrong.”…